Voicemail for a new lead short enough to finish.

You call a new lead who asked about a townhouse in Whitby, and it goes straight to voicemail. Your voicemail for a new lead has about 20 seconds to say who you are, why you're calling and what they should do next.

The goalLeave a clear, warm message under 25 seconds, then send a text so they can reply without calling.

Today

Hi [First name], I just left you a voicemail about [Address]. Easier to text? It's available, and I can show it [Day] or [Day]. Which would you prefer? [Your name], [Brokerage]

When to send what

  1. Voicemail

    Leave the short message, then hang up.

  2. Text

    Text the same points so they can answer in writing.

  3. Voicemail

    Call at a different time of day; leave a second message only if you have news.

  4. Email

    A last useful note, then give them room.

01The scripts

Pick the moment. Copy the words.

Hi [First name], it's [Your name] with [Brokerage]. You asked about the townhouse at [Address], and I wanted to answer any questions. I'll text you the details too, so you can reply there. My number is [Phone]. Again, [Your name], [Phone]. Talk soon.

02Variations

When the moment is a little different.

  • Seller lead voicemail

    Hi [First name], it's [Your name] with [Brokerage]. You asked what your home on [Street name] might be worth. I've pulled three recent sales nearby and I'd be glad to walk you through them. I'll text them over now. My number is [Phone].

  • Ten-second version

    Hi [First name], [Your name] from [Brokerage] about [Address]. I'm texting you the details now. [Phone]. Thanks!

Do

  • Say your name and number twice, slowly.
  • Name the property or street in the first sentence.
  • Tell them a text is coming so they can reply in writing.
  • Keep each message under 25 seconds.

Avoid

  • Read the whole listing into the voicemail.
  • Leave a message on every single attempt.
  • Rush through your phone number at the end.
  • Read the script word for word in a flat voice.

With Tanero

Or say it once. ORBIT sends it.

This script is yours to leave from the Dialer, because ORBIT doesn't leave voicemails; a machine pickup is simply marked in your call history. ORBIT handles everything around it: the text after your message from your Tanero number, a second call at a different hour, the last email from your own inbox, and a live answer in 100+ languages if the lead calls back. In Approval mode, the default, the texts and emails it drafts on its own wait for your OK.

I left Daniel Osei a voicemail about the Whitby townhouse. Text him two showing times and try calling him again tomorrow evening.

ORBIT is working on it

Questions

Before you send it.

How long should a voicemail for a new lead be?

Under 25 seconds. A voicemail for a new lead only needs your name, the property, one reason to reply and your number said twice. Anything longer tends to get skipped.

Should I leave a voicemail every time I call?

No. Leave one on the first call and one later if you have news. On other attempts, hang up and send a text instead.

Can I make these calls from my computer?

Yes. The Dialer calls from your Tanero number in your browser, and every call is recorded and listed in your call history.

Does ORBIT leave voicemails for me?

No. ORBIT doesn't leave voicemail messages. When it reaches a machine, the call is marked that way, and you can ask ORBIT to follow up by text instead.

Related

Words are the easy part. Sending them on time is the job.

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