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Rainmaker
4,582,784
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hmm...maybe I need to check with Ernestine who runs the switchboard.  One Ringy Dingy...

Mar 03, 2020 07:20 AM
Rainmaker
2,400,904
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I did until the majority of people owned cell phones Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate . If I were to purchase an 800 number today it would be for a FAX line which, again, most people would scratch their heads over that choice BUT it's because some companies still want sensitive documents faxed as opposed to being sent email. Keep in mind that I'm a loan closer these days .

Mar 03, 2020 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,113,596
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't. When I did it did not generate many calls. Not sure my office has a toll free number... and would have no way of knowing how many calls come through to it if it did. With most people using cell phones these days, the toll free numbers are probably becoming a bit of an anachronism.

Mar 03, 2020 06:19 AM
Ambassador
3,349,674
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I did for 17 years.  I let the 800 number go late last year. 

I got a LOT of wrong numbers at 3am from back east.  

Mar 03, 2020 07:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

No toll-free calls since the cell phone has been in my possession and even the office phone only gains me, spammers!

Mar 03, 2020 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We used to have an 800 number back in the day.  It went to our pager.  That was back in the days when you couldn't call from one city to the next without being charged long distance because the area code changed.  In today's telecom world where all domestic calls are billed the same, I don't see the need for a toll free number.

Mar 03, 2020 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

With most of today's mobie calling plans - the need/purpose of 800 type numbers (a free way to call into an organization) has kind of died out with age of the phone in the photo.

Mar 03, 2020 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Nyet.

Mar 03, 2020 08:05 AM
Rainer
231,948
Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson
Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA
Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

I don't think we have a toll-free number and even if we did, I have no idea how many calls that gets. We might have an 800 number for our fax machine but then again, I really do not know. Cell phones kind of have taken over...

Mar 03, 2020 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
808,379
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Yes RE/MAX does. No I don't get calls to that number.

Mar 03, 2020 05:53 PM
Ambassador
3,139,190
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

No, those look too much like spam #s in today's world, in my opinion. I am reluctant to answer calls from those prefixes!

Mar 03, 2020 01:00 PM
Rainmaker
913,568
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I had them years ago before everyone figred out long distance calls don't cost extra when using cell phones. I prefer to see the area code when someone calls. Toll free #s these days are usually someone trying to sell something, or Verizon reminding me my bill will be due soon. I think a business # with local area code would make more sense these days.

Mar 03, 2020 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
7,865,044
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A service of the past. It is not needed by by the majority of callers.

Mar 03, 2020 12:02 PM
Rainer
135,824
Jerrill Ewing
N & J Lake Properties, LLC - Eatonton, GA
Builder

never had one

Mar 03, 2020 12:02 PM
Rainer
381,167
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

had one for years, elected to let it go about 3 years ago now.  Don't miss it.

Mar 03, 2020 11:49 AM
Ambassador
3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Before cell phones became the dominant use of communication yes we did, but just for a short while.  Didn't get that many calls on it.

Mar 03, 2020 10:54 AM
Rainmaker
2,784,876
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

With Verizon not charging me for calls we are past receiving the expense for them. I believe those days are behind us. I am more into availability

Mar 03, 2020 10:20 AM
Ambassador
5,061,034
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I used to have an 800 # when I first relocated from Boston to CA but gave it up. My new brokerage does have an 877 # but I have no clue how often they actually get calls.

Mar 03, 2020 10:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,847,181
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You know I don't even know anymore. Yes we have one - does it ring ever? That I do not know or have privy to that. 

I used to have one myself & it wasn't too bad cost wise but no one called. I thought of something snappy to remember & still nothing so I gave it up.

Mar 03, 2020 09:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,593
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Fred,

We did not have it, nor do we want one.  A

Mar 03, 2020 08:42 AM
Rainmaker
5,878,025
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

That was popular when I got into the business, but not so much now since long-distance calls are free.

Mar 03, 2020 07:04 AM
Rainmaker
766,329
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Mobile Phones are the new 800 number, no cost to call us.

Mar 04, 2020 01:36 PM
Ambassador
6,419,499
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

25 years ago I did, no need now, public phones are gone and most landlines as well.

Mar 04, 2020 07:40 AM
Rainmaker
971,083
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Still have one in place but no calls as of late. 

Mar 04, 2020 06:39 AM
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