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Would you Text Messaging or SMS your Realtor?

I have been meaning to write a post regarding the effectiveness and popularity of Text Messaging within the real estate industry and society at large.

What is Text Messaging or SMS?

• Text messaging is also referred to as Short Message Service or SMS. This feature is common on most mobile cellular devices and allows for mobile devices to send and receive brief messages containing communicative information. 

Who is using this?

• Most generations have begun to utilize this easy exchange of written messages between mobile devices. However in business Realtors are now utilizing this feature in order to schedule and coordinate appointments with clients, Realtors and service providers. 

When did this begin?

• I have noticed and increase in communication with my clients and business associates in the past year. I felt prior to this it was almost not expected and therefor reserved for personal social use. 

Why?

• This form of communication allows for short messages to be relayed often times quicker than a common voicemail or email will be. There is no retrieval system as it comes directly to your mobile device for viewing. (My favorite feature!)  I also like how well this allows me to track my messages, contact information and simple direct communication from my clients at often times off hours.

This new phenomena had occurred to me about a year ago when my clients began contacting me in the evenings via text messages. I was a shocked at first being that this form of communication was reserved for my family and friends. However, I very quickly became pleased with the amount of respect I felt I had gained by them not choosing to call me after the 8:00 p.m. hour in the evening. Now that I have experienced other agents utilizing this to communicate for showings, I truly see the importance for allowing and accepting this form of communication on my listings. I received my first agent having scheduled their showing with my via text this weekend.  I am very pleased with the importance and ease this adds to scheduling and communicating more efficiently and effectively in my career.

Pocket Listing in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, CA

4 Bedrooms

2 Baths

Private Corner Lot 

Over $80,000 in recent upgrades

Call Nicole for more information 949.922.8148

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First-Time Homebuyer Deadline 8/15/2010

Just a reminder that the first-time home buyers have until this Sunday to submit their application for the state credit.

CA Real Estate Headlines

I like to share these documents with you to collectively look at the market throughout California. We are seeing strategic defaulting and increased opportunity within the short sale markets. The opportunity comes with the more streamlined process most large banks now have in place. These articles from numerous publishers and newspapers are surely supporting the efforts not only state wide, but nation wide! This is all great news on the recovery home front but what happens to our high end luxury market when the capital gains taxes and taxes on the wealthy begin to effect local Californians.  I am curious how this market will be treated and potentially escape the long term effects of the higher taxes.
If you take a few minutes to read through this document below, I would enjoy having you leave a comment. The power of communication in business and on change is incredible!

Beyond the Headlines 8.3.10

Just Listed

307 Willapa Lane

Diamond Bar, CA

Large flag shaped lot at the end of a cul-de-sac with great back yard.

Plenty of room to play in the wrap around back yard.

Seller expanded rear of house to create a large great room/open floor plan.

Neutral tile and decor throughout.

Please call Nicole directly to discuss this listing or to schedule a showing, 949.922.8148.