Separate phone number for business?

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Separate phone number for business?

Kayla Santangelo
Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 14 votes

Hi all. I just got my real estate license and I am now setting up my business. I was wondering if anyone out there uses Google Voice to use a separate phone number than your personal number? If not, what are you doing? Should I just use my personal number?

Thanks!

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Matthew Irish-JonesBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Quote from @Kayla Santangelo:

Hi all. I just got my real estate license and I am now setting up my business. I was wondering if anyone out there uses Google Voice to use a separate phone number than your personal number? If not, what are you doing? Should I just use my personal number?

Thanks!


 You can use an inexpensive CRM with a forward facing cell number that links directly to your cell phone.  LionDesk would be a good example of this service.  

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Kayla Santangelo

    I think this depends on your preference, as some people uses one phone number for both personal and business purpose, while some people prefer separate phone numbers.

    If you don't want to manage multiple phones, then you can use your personal number for for both personal and business.

    Here are 4 Reasons You Should Get a Separate Number for Your Small Business.

    Reason #1: Avoiding Customers and Clients During Off-Hours.

    Reason #2: Reducing Stress

    Reason #3: Automation

    Reason #4: You’ll Give Yourself More Options

    Read this blog on reasons you should get a separate number for your business https://grasshopper.com/blog/4-reasons-you-should-get-a-separate-number-for-your-small-business/#

    All the best!

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  • Nick ZupecPro Member
    Investor · Saint Joseph, MI · Member since 2022 · 31 posts · 44 votes
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    Congrats Kayla. I started using Google Voice about 10 months ago when listing my first rental property because I didn't want to give tenants (and prospective tenants) my personal cell phone. It was nice that I got to select a local number because my personal cell has a different area code. Originally, I planned to make an old cell phone my "business phone" and use it on wifi only. After a couple weeks, I changed my mind and forwarded the number to my personal cell so that I would get calls away from home too. It is nice to have the option though and you can choose to not allow calls outside of certain hours. It is also nice to setup a separate voicemail and to also get transcription of your messages. Overall, I have been happy with it. I hope that helps and good luck!

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  • Amy Raye Rogers
    Real Estate Agent · Minot, ND · Member since 2021 · 131 posts · 223 votes
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    On the investment side, having a second number is preferred.  As an agent, use your personal number.  You need to be fully available (with some reasonable exceptions).  Your clients will expect you to be responsive or you'll lose business.  Availability is key component of success for an agent.

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  • Steven Foster Wilson
    Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Kayla Santangelo:

    Hi all. I just got my real estate license and I am now setting up my business. I was wondering if anyone out there uses Google Voice to use a separate phone number than your personal number? If not, what are you doing? Should I just use my personal number?

    Thanks!


     I use google voice and it has worked out well. 

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  • Kayla Santangelo
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    Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 14 votes
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    @Steven Foster Wilson thank you!

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  • Kayla Santangelo
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    Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 14 votes
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    @Amy Raye Rogers thank you for the input!

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  • Kayla Santangelo
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    Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 14 votes
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    @Nick Zupec thanks! I have a different area code too from where I live now. I was thinking it would be great to have a number that was from the area. 

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  • Kayla Santangelo
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    Member since 2021 · 47 posts · 14 votes
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    @Wale Lawal thank you for the info!

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