That Perfect Add-on to Your Cell Phone's Text Messaging

As a real estate agent that is constantly unemployed at the conclusion of any deal, I am sure that you have wrestled with the question, should I answer my cell phone as soon as it rings, whether I am at a meeting, conducting a tour or in heavy lease negotiations? That call could be important, it could be regarding a deal that is in trouble and needs your attention now.

But are you giving your full attention to your business at hand when the phone rings? How do you think your client feels when you are constantly answering the phone in mid- sentence? The answer to this problem is Text Messaging.

Text Messaging is an email message to your phone. All phone services now provide it. It is similar to an instant messaging service. Anyone that has your email address can simply send you an email message that will show up on your phone. This can provide you with immediate news, while avoiding answering a phone and starting to talk while you are conducting business.

I give my Text Message address to my staff and my immediate clients. They know that they can email me a quick message. Text Messaging on most phones ring differently than a regular phone call so you know that a Text Message has arrived. Instead of answering your cell phone you can quickly read the message and then make a determination of what to do next without interrupting whatever business you are involved in at the time. Text Messaging can be set up with quick key responses such as yes and no, so that the sender can be immediately notified back.

There are a number of ways to use this service to improve your efficiency. My assistant, who answers my phone when I am out of the office, will send me messages that includes who calls and for what. I, in turn, can make return calls as I am heading to the office. My staff can text me when there is an urgent need that has to be immediately taken care of and my family knows they can text me in an emergency. I no longer answer my cell phone when I am with another person. Recently, my son was involved in a serious car accident. My wife text me the emergency message and I was able to respond immediately.

This is one accessory that will become an integral part of your day-to-day operations the day that you begin using this service.