Special offer
Dan Tabit (Keller Williams Bellevue)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Don't forget the part where they start insulting you and telling you how much you suck at your Google placement and being found on the Internet. It is a great way to win new business, right?

Oct 02, 2018 02:17 PM
Ambassador
2,061,096
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I do not like it in a box,
I do not like it with a fox.
I do not like it on a train, on a boat nor Active Rain.

I do not like it, Dan, I said.
I do not like them inside my head.

I really wish that they were...
not calling me so often.

Oct 02, 2018 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I don't believe them. 

The best my mom answers:" I speak with accent and my customers are Russian speaking"

Boy, you would hear how they reply 

- Your English is very good, I understand you very well. 

Oct 02, 2018 05:46 PM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not love it.  

I got a call from a company responding to my interest ... "we know you expressed interest in [blank] ...."  

Bull-Crappy ... I expressed no such interest ... let's just get to the lies right out of the gate!  So much deception.  

No, I do not love it 

Oct 02, 2018 05:10 PM
Ambassador
5,229,280
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, NO, definitely not, Dan!

I'm with Debbie Reynolds - I always give them a smart a$$ answer - "Well, that's strange...you and over a dozen other people trying to sell me something after finding me online, call me each and every week. What search engine are you using?" 

Oct 02, 2018 06:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,010
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't remember that happening to me but I've never subscribed to either devil (T or Z) Dan Tabit .

Oct 02, 2018 05:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Don't love it...

Oct 02, 2018 04:46 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dan,

We just say, thank you, we are not your customer, don't waste your time with us.  If they persist, we hang up.  A

Oct 02, 2018 02:42 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,656
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have learned to disconnect from untruthfulness as appropriate. 

Oct 02, 2018 05:44 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Good my phone shows these calls as a Spam Call. 

I don't answer.

Oct 02, 2018 05:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It doesn't happen all that often but it does. I find it annoying as if you turned it around - how would they like it? Last one was a LO, I should have thought to go to his site, pasted what he wrote me & sent it as a lead.

 

Oct 02, 2018 03:10 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Nope...I don't 'love it' either -

Oct 02, 2018 02:41 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I put myself in their shoes. When I do it hits me. Change professions!

Oct 02, 2018 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
953,617
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Everyone is selling someone something. I'm fine with it (whether it's legit or not, I'm interested in the techniques of some marketers), bought $2,000 worth of ad stickers for business from a legit telemarketer who called me out of the blue recently. I think it'll more than pay for itself (non real estate business).

As for telemarketing itself, it's a very effective and efficient way in achieving results. With a data base or leads (I do buy leads for a non real estate business) I'm off making sales and appointments...AND beating my competition royally.

Oct 02, 2018 02:00 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

That has not happened to me (yet?)! Wow. I'd be totally po'd over that approach.

Oct 02, 2018 10:21 PM
Ambassador
5,048,718
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'm pretty good at getting off the phone quickly. I love their opening lines!

Oct 02, 2018 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
547,327
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

I can hang up so quickly.

Oct 02, 2018 04:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

My assistant is excellent at fending off these calls. I just don't talk to them.

Oct 02, 2018 04:39 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,260
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Time to hang up.

Oct 02, 2018 04:20 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We have this happen with people registering on our website as well. -Kasey

Oct 02, 2018 03:24 PM
Rainmaker
554,600
Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

Obviously they can't sell if they have to be "sneaky" about it.  I'm with you on the frustration level!

Oct 02, 2018 03:21 PM
Rainer
378,367
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

haven't had that happen

Oct 02, 2018 03:00 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,673
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, no thanks!

Oct 02, 2018 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Had one today who was dishonest.  I hung up on him.

Oct 02, 2018 08:42 PM
Rainer
427,147
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I do not typically get them trying to be so sly. I am sick and tired of the "I'm called real estate agents that purchase their own insurance."

Oct 02, 2018 05:08 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  No.

Oct 02, 2018 04:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,374,323
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I agree! It’s very disruptive and frustrating. 

Oct 02, 2018 03:48 PM
Rainmaker
757,885
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I've never bought anything from a telemarketer & never will. That's just not how I shop. They get a "I'm not interested" & hung up on.

Oct 03, 2018 04:27 AM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

yes, it's like my favorite.

Oct 02, 2018 09:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, I deliberately talk to them when I have 2 minutes, I'm always amused when they do; just today, one asked me for advice on how he could do better.

Oct 02, 2018 09:22 PM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

They have never tried to sell me anything, they must read my comments here and know it is a waste of time.

Oct 02, 2018 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I get these must sell my home from past clients also. It really disturb me it really wants to get my attention. They did it again. 

I told them they need to contact their buyer agent since I was not involved with that transaction. Very slick people not very sincere people.....

Oct 02, 2018 06:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Me neither, but we all have to make a living somehow.

Oct 02, 2018 04:16 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It's all part of doing business with 3rd party sites - which of course I do not do

Oct 02, 2018 03:14 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"Love it?"

That not what comes to mind first.

Now, if a business person calls, and THEY are the provider of a tangible service, and they may even be the owner, that is ok with me. I'll listen and encourage them to keep at the grind. Calling is effective.

Unlike so many who will respond, I do not begrudge a business owner the option of doing what real estate agents are often to timid to do, but agents don't describe it that way.

However, those computer generated voices cause in increase in blood temperature. I have played along and then when someone showed up at my door, there was a 'come to Jesus' meeting.

The stage is set right when you open the door and take the picture without saying a word. They know this will not end well for them.

PS: You modified your question since I posted the above response. With the new information I believe you are getting EXACTLY WHAT YOU DESERVE for playing patty-cake with the Evil Empire.

Agents hire the Evil Empire to misrepresent on their behalf. It is good to know it's a double edged sword.  You could choose to rise above and run a business that does not support organization of evil intent.

Oct 02, 2018 02:04 PM
Rainer
482,547
Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

I usually don't answer my phone unless the caller ID comes up from my contacts list. 95% don't leave a message, and that's OK with me. Of those who do leave a message, most are "press 1 for English" or similar...

No i don't love these calls. I don't even like them.
Bruce

 

Oct 02, 2018 09:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,090,637
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

I rarely answer those calls now that I have the Hiya app on my phone. It flags suspicious calls as spam or telemarketer and I let those go to voicemail...most don't leave a voicemail then I use the block caller feature on my iPhone.

Oct 02, 2018 09:10 PM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

I tell them I am so so so busy that I could not possible think about paying for referrals at this time. 

Oct 03, 2018 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I cut them off quickly 

Oct 03, 2018 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
930,852
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Apparently, anyone who is in any industry is a lead for somebody selling into that industry. I seem to be a lead for every helpful insurance agent who is concerned about my health coverage. I receive around ten canned calls per week. So no, not a big fan of this. :-)

Oct 03, 2018 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It happens every day. When in the car alone i like to "play" with them hoping they remove my number but the next day they cal again. Asking them to stop has not worked

Oct 03, 2018 05:40 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 politely tell them I'm not interested.  If they persist, I hang up on them.

Oct 03, 2018 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,349
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Another reason I don't answer unless I know who is calling.

Oct 03, 2018 04:42 AM
Rainer
20,445
Romylio "Romeo" Cordoba - NSB Realtor
Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent

Its very annoying, I started getting them as soon as I started marketing.

Oct 03, 2018 01:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,858
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Got one for a home stager via realtor.com   Glad I don't pay for them.

Oct 03, 2018 10:23 AM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Nice... to sucker you into taking the call.

Oct 03, 2018 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I agree, and they go through my web site all the time! 

Oct 06, 2018 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

My iPhone has more blocked numbers than saved ones. Sad comentary on our business today. So many vultures that prey on the unsuspecting agetns to steal their hard-earned money

Oct 06, 2018 07:58 AM
Rainmaker
249,105
Denise Copeland
Home Sales Palm Beach - Jupiter, FL
Jupiter Abacoa Sales & Beach Front Luxury Homes

I received a call yesterday from a new telemarketing firm I hadn't heard of before. They had a lead for me! The cost of the lead was only $97. And if it didn't work out with this particular buyer, they would replace it with another buyer. OK.... not sounding tooo toooo bad. Oh but wait.... Here's the catch. In order for me to get the lead I had to agree to purchase a bundled package of 12 leads at $97 each in advance. HAHAHAHAHA. OMG THAT'S A GOOD ONE! I which these scammers would just give it up. It's so exhausting dealing with the industry on top of weeding through the BS.

Oct 04, 2018 03:27 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree

Oct 04, 2018 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,555,753
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Drives me nuts.  I get about 20 spam robocalls a day.

Oct 04, 2018 03:39 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Working and paying from those non-professional sites will bleed you dry.  Get smart and start marketing yourself

Oct 03, 2018 05:42 PM