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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Rainer
465,398
David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

I have a title company and a real estate company.  I can set both company phone numbers to ring to my cell phone when I am out.  They have different ring tones so I know which company the caller is trying to reach and I how I should answer the call.

Sep 27, 2017 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

one number is all I need and for that I'm thankful.....  

Sep 27, 2017 02:16 PM
Rainer
417,221
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I carried two cell phones during a time in my life when my Mom was critically ill and living in my home and I had teens at home. We called the one phone the bat phone as only family had the number. Mom's better and children in college so carrying the second box didn't make sense. I think you can use another number that you advertise and have it ring to your phone with a different ring tone to avoid carrying the extra box

Sep 27, 2017 01:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I'd use one just for consumer listing inquiries.

Sep 27, 2017 01:56 PM
Ambassador
5,230,079
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Very nice for those who don't want to pay for 2 phones (muchless carry them). I like the idea and would probably use it for marketing, just as you suggested. 

I wonder, if you're using it for two different businesses, if each number carries a separate voicemail message?  I'll take a look. Thanks for sharing, Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

Sep 27, 2017 07:16 PM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Already have several numbers going into my cell for Free with GVoice.

Sep 27, 2017 06:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Easy, attach it to a promotion and track the results.

Sep 27, 2017 05:56 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

You can label the number to the business so you can identify the type of call as it is ringing in. My husband uses this through Google voice for his multiple businesses.

Sep 27, 2017 04:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

One number is enough.

Sep 27, 2017 03:40 PM
Ambassador
5,049,183
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

For me personally I don't see a need for more than 1 number

Sep 27, 2017 03:29 PM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I can see a MAIN OFFICE number that can be forwarded to various agents who are on duty at certain times.

Right now I have THREE PHONES:

1. iPhone 7 one: is my Northern California number which is on yard signs. Someone local answers that one.

2. iPhone 7 two primary, is one mostly used on advertising, Internet.

3. iPhone4 three, is a local Hawaii number since I am a broker in Hawaii too.

4. Yep, I can see me getting an 800 for general enquiries but it would ring on one of my existing 3 phones.

 

Sep 27, 2017 03:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041  I don't see a need for two numbers.

Sep 27, 2017 03:17 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It could be used for new client calls

Sep 27, 2017 02:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,751,129
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I'd follow your lead and use one for active clients and family and friend, and I'd use line two for incoming new clients. 

Sep 27, 2017 02:14 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Carrying two phones is a better idea.

Sep 27, 2017 02:02 PM
Ambassador
2,061,814
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

very clever.

Sep 27, 2017 01:58 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Convenient for people who want a second number, without having to carry a second phone.

Sep 27, 2017 01:47 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Sounds like a good idea, but might get confusing as you are switching from "one phone to another". I would need to learn more.

Sep 27, 2017 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

One number is enough for me.

Sep 27, 2017 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Not for me but it could help others.

Sep 27, 2017 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Interesting question that depends on the business and marketing plan. One line would be answered one way and the other another way. This I know

Sep 27, 2017 01:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Well I actually already have multiple numbers going to my phone and another that can text me to the same phone...costs nothing extra and does come in handy for lots of things.

Jan 06, 2018 07:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I guess many providers offer additional number. My database offer a customized number for about $3/m. I guess it is for separating business calls/texts from personal. I like the idea. 

Oct 02, 2017 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,683
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow thanks for the information.

 

Oct 01, 2017 08:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

One number is all I would need.

Sep 30, 2017 07:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 I can't even manage one effectively......

Sep 28, 2017 10:51 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I have a gvoice number with different ring. Free  & works well. 

Sep 28, 2017 09:24 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

You can already do this for free w/ google voice.

Sep 28, 2017 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If I was working heavily in a different area code, I'd get one in that area code to appear more "local."  I'm about 5 minutes from where the 805 becomes the 818.

Sep 28, 2017 09:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

This is great; I will check it out today! I already carry two cell phones; one for California and one for Florida business, but I have other needs.

Sep 28, 2017 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

This is an interesting idea that I could probably use.

Sep 28, 2017 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I had a second number trying to separate calls from existing clients to those calling out of the blue. my thought was to try to get the tons of unsolicited sales calls from taking up so much time, it didnt work and i am sticking with 1 number. I just block all those sales calls asking me to be on page 1 of google or offering 100 leads for 100 bucks

Sep 28, 2017 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you,

Sep 28, 2017 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I also know people that set up Google Voice numbers for free. For example, I know investors that will set up a separate number for every house they flip or a separate number for every mailer they send out. Callers go right to voicemail and then the agent calls them back at a more convenient time. This enables them to track how many calls they get for a particular listing or mailer. It takes a little work to set up but can be very handy.

Sep 28, 2017 05:13 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Barbara Todaro nailed this one!

Sep 28, 2017 03:44 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I wouldn't. I had two phone numbers and took it back down to one.

Sep 28, 2017 12:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think David M. Dwares has a great way of handling it.

Sep 27, 2017 09:57 PM