5 Clever ways to use text messaging for real estate

Using SMS can be a great way to communicate with your clients in the real estate business. It can be used to confirm appointments and to schedule appointments. Studies have shown that clients prefer getting text messages instead of phone calls. Text can be used for having clients review you or to provide alerts about available properties that they would be interested in. Automatic texts can be used for follow-up and alerts. Clients prefer them.

Key Takeaways:

Automated text messaging can help a successful real estate team save money and time.
Bulk texting services allow you to have reminders sent to clients prior to appointments.
Agents are more likely to receive a response from clients when asking for testimonials via text.

“Your agents probably already text ahead to confirm viewing times, but automating this allows for much greater consistency and transparency. With a bulk texting service you can automate personalised reminders to be sent before appointments, and have the reminder logged in your CRM.”