When leaving messages, have mercy on your listeners and do the following: Speak slowly and leave your phone number at the beginning and the end of the message. Limit your comments to one or two subjects. Voicemail is not a one-person show. Sample of a Perfect Voicemail “Hi,
I assume it’s safe to say you’ve gotten really busy or this isn’t a top priority for you at the moment so I’ll take you off of my call list as to no longer interrupt your day.
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Translation: If you sound unsure, then your current clients, prospects, and partners won’t be so sure about you either.
When following up with leads, it’s important to have well-practiced voicemail scripts in place. You will leave a lot of them so do your best to come across as helpful, friendly, and professional
State your name first. You would think this would be so basic that it shouldn’t even be mentioned. However, I can’t count the number of times I’ve gotten voicemails where people go on and on and I don’t even know who’s talking to me until the very end. Pretty annoying.
Note: a desk phones' voicemail greeting can only be recorded via phone, there is no way to upload or download a greeting through the online panel.
Voicemail is a simple and standard phone function. But, it has a major impact on the mortgage industry. Plus, the perception that others have of you is heavily influenced by the messages you leave. So, make sure the voicemails you leave are not stopping you from closing more loans!
In today’s world of gadgets and gizmos, virtual communication has blurred the lines between casual jargon and professional communication. By following these tips for leaving a professional voicemail message, you will be sure to present yourself in the best light.
Remember, you need real-world situations to prepare for the sales game. Roleplay with colleagues and friends to get honest feedback on your voicemails.
The above greeting is a professional voicemail script used by many growing and established businesses. It delivers the message quickly and efficiently, without wasting the caller’s time.
There you have it – voicemail messages for three of the situations you’ll find yourself in most of the time.
4. Hang-up the phone when you have listened to all the voicemails you want to save
If you’re making several calls, make sure you document your messages so you can be on top of it immediately if/when your call is returned. Nothing worse (or more stupid) than getting a returned call and having no idea who it’s from.
4. Request to have your voicemail service disabled. Once the representative or automated message confirms this has been done, you can hang up.
2. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN), and press #. Note: If this is your first time logging in, enter your temporary PIN and press #. You will be prompted to select a new PIN and enter it. Your temporary PIN will be provided when your account is set up. Keypad Greeting 1 Standard - plays during normal business hours 2 Closed - plays after standard business hours 3 Alternate - plays during a specific time period when you want to indicate special circumstances 4 Busy - plays when you are on another phone call 5 Sample Greeting: "Thank you for calling. You have reached the voicemail box for [Name]. Please leave a detailed message, and I'll return your call as soon as possible."
Once you have found the delete or re-record option, choose one. You can either delete your message completely or record a new message. Be sure to properly word your voicemail this time so that you don’t have to repent later on!