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Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I hate hearing that "it's a great day" line.... just say Hi this is Michael....

Jun 08, 2015 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,836
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi this is John 

Jun 08, 2015 09:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,349
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I just say hello.

Jun 08, 2015 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I usually answer with my firm name and then my name.  That is unless it is someone I know... Never do I answer regardless with just "Hello".  

Jun 08, 2015 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Hi, this is Chris

Jun 08, 2015 08:56 PM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

For myself I like to just use my name and a quick hello/good morning etc. The only time I like affirmations is if your calling say the receptionest or main office line, I think that makes the company stand out a little more as a good place to work at or work with.

Jun 09, 2015 05:03 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Please, no affirmations! Hello, this is Kathleen.

Jun 09, 2015 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hi, this is Alexandra, I have a smile on my face when I answer the phone!  A

Jun 09, 2015 02:13 AM
Rainmaker
809,829
Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

I was told once to answer the phone with a smile on your face.  It add some warmth to you voice.

Mt standard answer is 'Bob Force how may I help you!.  That is unless I know the name that appears on my cellphone.

 

Jun 09, 2015 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
631,962
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

I keep it short.  i don't care for long hello's when I call either.

Jun 08, 2015 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,781
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Typically, I answer with my name...sometimes adding hello or good morning.  

Jun 08, 2015 11:45 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,266
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

For direct calls, I just say hello.

Jun 08, 2015 11:20 PM
Rainer
283,833
Dusty Rhoton CLHMS, ABR, SRES, GRI
RE/MAX Fine Properties - Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona Real Estate

"Century 21 Flagstaff Realty, this is Dusty  - I CAN help you!"

 

Jun 08, 2015 11:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good (whatever time of day it is) Ray speaking how may I assist you.

Jun 08, 2015 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, this is Susan.  

Jun 08, 2015 09:17 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

LOL that's what they say at Keller Williams.  It's friendly.

We say, "Thanks for calling Floor Coverings International.  This is Debbie.  How may I help you?"

Jun 08, 2015 08:32 PM
Rainer
306,514
Brad Rachielles
CENTURY 21 Peak, Ca BRE# 01489453 - Upland, CA
REALTOR, CDPE, Upland, CA

Different strokes for different circumstances. In the office, the caller has already been greeted with "company name and how may I direct your call". Then, my pickup is "name and may I help you". Cell phones are perceived to be the ultimate in personal contact whether you have herd that or not, so I keep it informal, based on the caller ID. Syrupy affirmations often sound so insincere and contrived.... not for me.

Jun 09, 2015 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

ID the business and my name and ask how I may help.

Jun 09, 2015 01:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

keep it brief.

This is Michael, may I help you?

Jun 09, 2015 01:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton I acknowledge who I am and ask how I can help.

Jun 08, 2015 11:26 PM
Rainmaker
474,392
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

I answer with a, "Good morning, this is Bill."

Jun 10, 2015 04:03 AM
Rainer
273,237
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Hello this is Richard.

 

Honestly speaking when agents just answer "hello" it throws me off.

 

Jun 09, 2015 09:34 PM
Ambassador
2,160,948
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I answer with hello, my name and brokerage.

Jun 09, 2015 04:28 PM
Rainmaker
939,563
Dan Dee McGinnis The Pumpkin Man
HomeSmart - Phoenix, AZ
The Pumpkin Man

I answer: Dan McGinnis or this is Dan but my voice mail says:

I will return your call normally within 3 to 59 minutes

Jun 09, 2015 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Hello, this is Joe Pryor.

Jun 09, 2015 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I say "good morning (or etc.), this is Gene" ... positive ... friendly ... and identifies who they are talking to.

Gene

Jun 09, 2015 11:53 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Whispering Pines Realty, this IS Bill.

I hate hearing the long into.  I already know who i am calling.

Jun 09, 2015 08:24 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

I tried saying that Michael, but I get a lot of confused callers saying they were looking for Gabe Sanders!  

Jun 09, 2015 04:55 AM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Name and "how can I help you?"  Concise and to the point.  Do not have time for small talk or plugs.  I think people appreciate the basics and to the point..

Jun 09, 2015 03:53 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

Door #2

Apr 05, 2018 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Tony Lewis, may I help you?

Jun 14, 2015 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
510,046
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

"Hi this is Michele " ... thats how I answer .

Jun 10, 2015 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,562,386
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I answer "Buyers Agent Portland" and if I'm in a pleasant mood I might begin with "Good morning/afternoon"  I've stopped saying "This is Carla" and if the caller is an idiot, a spammer, a "I can get your ranked on Google" bafoon, I pretend I'm the answering service happy to take their name and number and have "Carla call you back."  LOL

Jun 10, 2015 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
750,057
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

I guess I better quit using the 2 that I use. "Cash or Dash Pal I haven't got all day". Or "Cash talks and Bullsh_t walks". LOL

Jun 10, 2015 06:37 AM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Personally, I think the long, "positive affirmations" as you called them are a little hoaky and sometimes too long. A simple, "Hi, this is Michael" would do for me after the company greeting, if you must.

Jun 10, 2015 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
969,858
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Hello this is Frank

Jun 10, 2015 05:18 AM