Jan 11 • General discussion
If you don't have SMS blasting software, here are some alternatives.
If you don’t have specialized software for SMS communication in your real estate business, you can still effectively manage SMS through the following methods:
1. Use Your Phone’s Built-In Messaging App
• Organize Contacts: Save your clients, leads, and business partners in groups (e.g., “Buyers,” “Sellers,” “Leads”).
• Templates: Create and save message templates for common responses or outreach messages.
• Schedule Messages: Many smartphones allow you to schedule messages for follow-ups or reminders.
2. Google Voice or Similar Services
• Google Voice offers free texting with a dedicated business phone number.
• You can access messages from your phone or computer, making it easy to manage.
• It’s great for separating personal and business communications.
3. Email-to-SMS
• Use your email service to send texts via SMS gateways. Most carriers provide an email-to-SMS feature (e.g., for Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.com).
• This is especially useful for bulk or scheduled messages.
4. Use Free or Low-Cost SMS Tools
• Tools like TextNow, WhatsApp Business, or Signal can offer a temporary solution.
• These tools often support multimedia messages, group chats, and auto-replies.
5. Leverage CRM-Like Tools with Free SMS Features
• HubSpot (free version): Includes basic CRM functionality where you can log interactions, including manual texts.
• Trello or Notion: Use these for tracking follow-ups and logging conversations.
6. Excel or Google Sheets + Copy-Paste
• Organize contacts and messages in a spreadsheet.
• Copy and paste personalized messages directly into your SMS app for manual outreach.
7. Upgrade Over Time
• Start small but plan to integrate software like Twilio, EZ Texting, or a CRM like Podio or REI BlackBook as your business grows.
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If you don't have SMS blasting software, here are some alternatives.
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