If you work in real estate, you expect your handset to run hot with calls and voicemails. Especially after hours when people are house hunting or checking their property.
That’s why many agents use business SMS tools to automate conversions. With auto-replies and scheduled messages, potential buyers, renters, and landlords always get the answers they need. And you get the time off you need.
New to text messaging for real estate? We’ll give you a head start with 31 SMS real estate text templates. So you can copy, paste and close the deal.
In this post you’ll find:
- SMS templates for realtors and property sales
- Text templates leases and rental properties
- SMS real estate templates for strata and property management
- Text messages to send to your real estate team
Read: Still not sold on SMS? Check out The Ultimate Guide to SMS.
How do estate agents use SMS?
Many of your clients will actually prefer text messaging. Strange, but true. After you get used to it, you might prefer it too. It’s a chance to say bye to your 4,500 unread emails.
Almost everyone uses a mobile phone, and 90% of messages are opened in minutes. Plus, texting offers you the ability to send immediate responses, easily. And, if you use SMS auto-responders, your replies can be sent automatically so you can stay focused.
Most agents get started with text messaging to solve the below two problems. But, there’s so much more SMS can do.
- Confirm client appointments and send SMS reminders prior to inspections, auctions and home opens to reduce no-shows and improve attendance rates.
- Get the most out of your advertising spend with SMS. Include SMS keywords on for sale signs, in TV advertising, on the radio or in direct mail to grow your SMS database. According to The National Association of Realtors, 62% of all home buyers prefer to receive property info through text messaging.
Let’s start with real estate sms templates to solve the basics. If you want to see what else SMS can help you with, contact our team for a free demo.
Text message templates for realtors and property sales
As a real estate agent, you can use texting to complement your sales strategy and reduce the time on market for your property listings.
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SMS for before the open house 1. New property listing to interested potential buyers 2. Lead re-engagement 3. Reply to request for property information
Text message templates for an open house 1. Promote open house times 2. Register for open house 3. Open house reminder 4. Open house thank you 5. Sharing other listings 6. Update owner after the open house
Texts for after a sale 1. Congratulate a seller 2. Re-engage a past buyer 3. Re-engage a warm lead seller 4. Offer free property valuations
Use messaging to keep everyone in the loop and relaxed during a stressful process. Clients are more likely to come to repeat business if they like the way you operate.
Real estate SMS templates for leases and rental properties
Coordinate staff, suppliers and leads with text messages and get your rental properties filled, fast.
Plus, you can use an SMS gateway for more than finding the perfect tenant. Use text messages to:
- Keep tenants updated on inspections, repairs, cleaning, etc.
- Automate rent reminder text messages to help landlords get paid on time.
- Facilitate vetting processes and streamline communication of rental agreements.
- Contact plumbers, electricians or other tradespeople to complete repairs.
SMS to advertise a rental 1. Rental properties listed SMS 2. Promote open house for rental 3. Rental application follow up 4. Send links to lease agreements
Messages for the rental application process 1. Check rental references text 2. Move in instructions
Texts to use for property management 1. Rent payment reminder 2. House inspection reminder 3. Post-inspection owner update 4. Request for quote for repairs
SMS for Strata and Property Management
It’s hard to be the person in the middle. You can simplify communications with property owners, tenants, owner corporations and contractors by using real estate text messaging templates.
It’s an easy and accessible way for people to reach you and visa-versa. No more crossed wires.
SMS for strata management 1. Send out strata invoices 2. Strata invoice payment reminder 3. Property Maintenance SMS Reminders for Tenants 4. Landlord Text Communication
Text messages to send to your real estate team
Realtors are often on the road, rushing from property to property. It can be hard to organise a team via email or other productivity tools which are usually accessed on a desktop.
Luckily, most agents are never far from their mobile phone. This makes SMS the perfect way to reach your busy property team — with minimal effort from you.
Text messages for managing your agents 1. Meeting reminders 2. Request to view marketing information for a listing 3. Celebration of house sale 4. Listing update reminders
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We also offer a user-friendly MMS gateway that’s perfect for sending images of properties. And, realtors love our email-to-sms tool too.
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