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Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

No way.  

Mar 30, 2015 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

No, I don't.  In fact, I turn my ringer off so that I'm not distracted.  I have someone else answer my office phone.

Mar 30, 2015 09:02 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I asked the same question a couple of days back. My answer is it depends.

Mar 30, 2015 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Unless I see it's from the showing service with an appoitment update or unless I'm in negotiations, I do not. And if I'm in negotiations I alert my clients upfront that I might need to pick up the phone.

Mar 30, 2015 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

If I am with another client, and they are strolling through a house, and they hear my phone ring....and I ignore it....what will they think when they call me and it goes to voice mail?

If I am with another client and we are engaged in evaluation or strategy and I say, 'Sorry, I need to get this," what will that communicate to the client at this most significant stage of a purchase or sale? How important are they....REALLY?

To answer or let it roll, requires selective judgment and you need to choose wisely.

 

Mar 30, 2015 09:42 PM
Rainmaker
316,098
Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

Like Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, usually not but sometimes at a showing.  There's time between appointments to answer emaill and voice mail. 

Mar 30, 2015 08:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,139,819
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

If I am showing houses I do.  But not at listing appointments.

Mar 30, 2015 08:10 PM
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

Not unless it's an unusual circumstance.

Aug 01, 2018 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

No.

Apr 04, 2018 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

No.

Mar 24, 2018 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
690,956
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Generally I don't, but it just depends on whether I recognize the number, and what the circumstances are.  Negotiations and offers are a must.  Family is maybe.  All else is a no.  Some personal issues must be dealt with immediately and clients are always courteous when those situations arise.  

Apr 01, 2015 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
91,059
Diane Plant
Forest Hill Real Estate Inc, Brokerage - Toronto, ON
Broker, TorontoHomeSearch: Forest Hill Real Estate

I always tell people I work with that if I don't answer my phone that means I am on another appointment. I give my full attention to the clients I am with. Everyone respects that.

Mar 31, 2015 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
897,597
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

typically - No... There is voicemail for a reason... But depending on who it is I may

Mar 31, 2015 04:14 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No. No. No. No. and NO. To do so would be rude, unprofessional and disrespectful to those I am with.

Mar 31, 2015 03:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Camara Company Never!!

Mar 31, 2015 03:23 AM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Dependent on the client, the relationship, the activity I may be balancing at the moment and whether my phone is on or not. 

Mar 31, 2015 03:22 AM
Rainer
446,896
Adam Tarr
MavRealty - Phoenix, AZ
PC -GRI, ABR, CDPE, RSPS, ePro - Designated Broker

Like all other aspects of client relations, expectation setting is key.  I typically don't answer when with clients.  If I am expecting an important call, I let them know up front that I am expecting that call and ask if they wouldn't mind my taking it when it comes in.  I've never had anyone say no.  It helps that I let them know they are important to me and that I normally wouldn't answer.  It also let's them know that when their important moments come, I will be there to take care of them.

Mar 31, 2015 02:21 AM
Rainer
66,199
Chris Webb
Nova Home Loans - Tucson, AZ
Tucson's Social Media Expert

Never - ask seasoned agents about the time when there were no cell phones. Did it hurt their business? A lead on the phone is not worth one in the home!

Mar 31, 2015 02:02 AM
Rainer
368,326
Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

absolutely not , i always have a chance to call back between homes if i am showing homes ,if im going to be to long i will text that i Will get back to them as soon as i am available .thanks have a great day

Mar 31, 2015 01:23 AM
Rainmaker
175,614
Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Normally no, unless we are waiting to hear back on an offer/counter, etc.  I strive to answer my phone anytime I am available and not with clients.

Mar 31, 2015 01:23 AM
Rainmaker
631,962
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

ONLY if I make my clients aware ahead of time that I may get an important call, otherwise I don't.

Mar 31, 2015 12:04 AM
Rainmaker
969,858
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Camara generally not. I like the break from the phone. I will call back as soon as I'm free. 

Mar 30, 2015 11:52 PM
Rainmaker
38,609
Holleay Parcker - Spinnaker Realty - Serving Clients From Corolla to Hatteras
SPINNAKER REALTY LLC - Kitty Hawk, NC
With 14 Yrs Experience in Outer Banks Real Estate

I agree that it depends on the situation.  If the phone rings while I'm driving, no.  I don't want to be distracted while driving clients in my car, aside from the liability in doing so.

If I'm showing property and we are inside/outside the home, yes.  My clients know my phone is my lifeline.  And they get to see how prompt I am in communicating with others.

If I'm at a listing appointment, no.  The phone stays in the car.

 

 

Mar 30, 2015 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

When customers are in front of me the phone is kept silent Camara Company.

Mar 30, 2015 10:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,836
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

If it is my wife yes.  If I am expecting a very important call yes.  Otherwise no I focus totally on the clients I'm with. 

Mar 30, 2015 08:48 PM