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John Meussner, #MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852 (Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Two things: 1. This is unacceptable, animal based, assault style marketing behavior. 2. I will never buy whatever they are selling or giving away

Jan 18, 2017 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,435,300
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

No you are not just being old fashioned I have one guy who keeps calling me about some supposed credit line we spoke about! I just blocked his nunber!

Jan 18, 2017 01:48 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am with Richie Alan Naggar on this.  On average -- I get 5 such calls a day. I wish there was a button I could push that would cause their phone to blow up. 

Jan 19, 2017 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,164
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Robo calls can certainly be annoying.

Jan 19, 2017 03:55 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

None of the above.  And no, you are not being old fashioned, I hate this type of marketing which defies the rules of marketing, the main rule being "when marketing is done right, sales become irrelevant."

Jan 18, 2017 02:34 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Please add super annoying!

Jan 19, 2017 04:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I do not like it but it is there--delete

Jan 19, 2017 04:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Meussner - now I know you are not one of the millennials....lol!

I use the technology to block this number - forever!

Jan 18, 2017 10:11 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Jusst plain wrong

Jan 18, 2017 08:30 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Invasive is a polite way too describe it.  It is way over the top.

Jan 18, 2017 08:30 PM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I love when they use invasive technology to tell me that I need to use invasive technology. Nothing sells a product better than aggravating me.

Jan 18, 2017 07:33 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yep, I get tons of robo calls and hate them.  I'm pretty much not answering if it's another area code.  I'm starting to think I should answer at all LOL. 

Jan 18, 2017 05:09 PM
Rainer
66,409
Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

I find it invasive and annoying, but regardless of ethics it seems like a terrible way to market for the real estate profession.

Jan 18, 2017 05:06 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

I get voicemails from security companies and it is so annoying. I consider it unsolicited and unwanted and wish they would cease.

Jan 18, 2017 04:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are not old fashion this type of marketing is annoying and I feel this marketing is out of bounds!

Jan 18, 2017 04:00 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I get those phantom voice mails without the phone ringing and hate them. I would never use a business that uses that technology.

Jan 18, 2017 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Yes. I hate robocalls and hang up as fast as I can.

Jan 18, 2017 02:15 PM
Rainmaker
687,136
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

John Meussner - Yes, this may be the wave of the future but I block that number right away! Don't care who they are!! Even my cable company. So if it were a ligitimate real estate agent I might want to talk to, hey, it's blocked and I would know they are "one of those". I'm with you on this.

Jan 18, 2017 01:53 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

John Meussner - I must be 'old fashioned' too.  If it's a robot, I just hang up and never even listen to the spiel...if it's a human, I empathize that this person is simply trying to perform a task for a salary and I will politely explain that I never make a marketing decision over the phone and request that they email me.  So far, only one telemarketer ever emailed me info.

Jan 18, 2017 01:39 PM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Annoying and never works with me!

Jan 18, 2017 01:29 PM
Ambassador
3,169,508
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Have had the same thing happen to me a few times.  First, I don't care for it.  Second, my number is on the DNC list so I don't want solicitation calls, so put the two together and it's strike 3.

 
Jan 18, 2017 01:26 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 effin' hate that crap.

Jan 18, 2017 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John Meussner I agree. This is worse than spamming.

Jan 18, 2017 01:12 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree with you.

Jan 18, 2017 01:08 PM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes, indeed it IS invasive as are the unsolicited text messages. I get 3 - 5 robo-type calls a day

Jan 18, 2017 01:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have had 5 calls already today and yes it is invasive and irratating because most of my clients are out of state and I need to answer the phone.

Jan 18, 2017 12:49 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

A good way to get on every phone company's spam list.

Mar 10, 2017 11:12 PM
Rainer
259,005
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Invasive or as I've learned the concept, inturruption marketing.  Not good. It does just the opposite from what you want.  It turns people off. 

Be organic to their conversations. 

Feb 17, 2017 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,767,614
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

When I hear something on voice mail that sounds like a robo-call or tells me "Don't hang up" I delete it immediately.

Yes - this is out of bounds.

Jan 25, 2017 02:05 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I don't use it and get aggravated seeing it when opening a page on the internet.  I think it does more harm than good but then again what do I know.

Jan 22, 2017 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I wouldn't like this. So far I haven't been bothered by this type of marketing. 

Jan 19, 2017 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Robo dialing is terrible! A waste of voice mail!

Jan 19, 2017 04:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Back in the day, I used to have a system that did this.  Dialed numbers and left messages on voicemail systems.  Worked ok.  Didn't get much from it.

Jan 19, 2017 11:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Great way to drive business to your competitors. I think I would recommend it to them so you would be on the positive receiving end

Jan 19, 2017 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

It is annoying. I just delete it and go on with my day.

Jan 19, 2017 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I got that - reported them to the FCC site

Jan 19, 2017 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think it is way out of bounds.

Jan 19, 2017 06:17 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 don't like it either.

Jan 19, 2017 06:03 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

Richie Alan Naggar nailed this one!

Jan 19, 2017 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It has been around for quite a while.  Delete is your friend.

Jan 19, 2017 04:44 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Of course they are effective if you want to become a pariah... I block them each and every time. 

Jan 19, 2017 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
815,253
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Sounds like SlyDial to me, its good stuff.

Jan 19, 2017 04:03 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am not a fan of some of the robo calls that I get.

 

Jan 18, 2017 03:02 PM
Rainmaker
108,016
Scott Lawson
America's Home loans - Santa Rosa, Petaluma Mortgage Broker - Santa Rosa, CA
Mortgage Broker FHA, VA, refinance or purchase

Being old fashioned is just what the doctor ordered...

The more technology pushes crazy concepts like this, the more we should go back to the basics. You don't want to do "pushy" marketing--that's for idiots. When a consumer decides to look for a professional, you want to be the easiest one to find.

Counter-trend markting always wins...

Jan 18, 2017 02:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Just like the government they know best!

Jan 18, 2017 12:58 PM