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Real Estate Voicemail Scripts
Repetition kills callbacks. These are the three voicemails that work — one for sellers, one for buyers, and one follow-up — written to be finished before someone's finger reaches the delete button.
Seller voicemail
"Hi [name], this is [name] — I'm calling about [address]. I buy houses in [area] as-is for cash, and I had a question about the property. Call or text me at [number] — again, that's [number]. Thanks, [name]."
Say the number twice, slowly. If the address is wrong, they'll still call — because you named a house they know.
Cash-buyer / disposition voicemail
"Hey [name], [name] here with [company]. I've got a [beds]/[baths] on [street] in [area] — [condition in three words], and I'm showing it this week. If you're buying in that zip, call or text [number]. Thanks."
Specific street + condition + "this week" is what separates this from the ten generic blasts they got yesterday.
Follow-up voicemail (after a conversation)
"Hi [name], [name] again — good talking earlier. Two things: the written offer is in your inbox, and I can walk you through the numbers whenever you're free. [number]. Talk soon."
The four rules
- Name the property in the first sentence — proof you're not a robot.
- One ask only. Callback number, or a question. Never both plus a pitch.
- Slow down the phone number. If they can't write it down, you bought nothing.
- Log the voicemail anyway. A voicemail is a data point: it means the number works and the name is current. Add it to the notes so the next caller doesn't repeat it blind.
If the number is dead or the seller calls back and you don't remember what your last message said — that's what call notes are for. Seller call notes template →
Questions people ask
How long should a real estate voicemail be?
Under 25 seconds. The sweet spot is 12–18 seconds: name, property, one reason to call back, a clear ask.
Should I leave a voicemail or call back later?
Leave it. A blank missed call is forgettable; a specific 15-second message gets returned more often than most callers expect — and it makes your next call a warm one.
How many voicemails before I give up on a seller?
Three over two weeks, each with a different angle (cash offer, timeline, repair question), then move to text and mail and keep them in a long-term follow-up list.