Want to quickly text a new lead, follow up with a buyer, or send a client a link to one of your property landing pages?

AGENTVIEW makes it easy to start text conversations directly from your contacts using your phone's messaging service.

You can use your existing phone number and messaging application, so there's no need to purchase an additional phone number or subscribe to a separate texting service.

How Text Messaging Works

When you select Text Contact in AGENTVIEW, your device can open its messaging application with your contact's phone number ready to use.

For example, you can send a quick message to a buyer after showing them a property or follow up with someone who recently registered at your open house.

Your text messages are sent through your phone's messaging service rather than directly through AGENTVIEW.

Step 1: Send a Text Message

1. From the left navigation menu, click Contacts.

2. Open the profile of the lead or client you'd like to message.

3. Click Text Contact.

4. Your device will attempt to open your preferred messaging application.

5. Type your message, or review the message you've prepared, and press Send in your messaging app.

If you're using a supported AGENTVIEW feature that lets you share a landing page, you can also include the page's link in your message.

That's it! Your message is sent using your phone's messaging service.

Step 2: Set Up Text Messaging on Your Device

Depending on which device you use, you may need to configure a few settings.

iPhone

If you're using AGENTVIEW directly from your iPhone, texting is simple.

1. Open AGENTVIEW on your iPhone.

2. Find the contact you'd like to message.

3. Tap Text Contact.

4. Open the message in your iPhone's Messages app and send it.

Your message will be sent using your existing phone number and mobile service.

Mac or iPad

If you use a Mac or iPad, you can also set up Apple's Messages app to send and receive messages through your iPhone.

1. Make sure your iPhone and Mac or iPad are signed in using the same Apple Account.

2. On your iPhone, open Settings > Apps > Messages.

3. Enable Text Message Forwarding for your Mac or iPad, if needed.

4. Make sure the Messages app is configured on your other device.

If you're using Messages in iCloud, text message forwarding may already be enabled.

Once your devices are connected, you can use Apple's Messages app to continue conversations from your Mac or iPad.

Android Phones

If you're using AGENTVIEW on an Android phone, you can text using your preferred messaging application.

1. Open AGENTVIEW on your Android phone.

2. Select the contact you'd like to message.

3. Tap Text Contact.

4. Choose your messaging app if prompted, then send your message.

If you use Google Messages, you can also connect it to your computer through Google Messages for Web.

To set this up, open Google Messages on your phone, select Device Pairing, and follow the instructions to connect your computer.

Windows Computers

If you prefer working from your Windows computer, Microsoft's Phone Link can help you send and receive messages using a connected phone.

1. On your Windows computer, open Phone Link.

2. Select your Android phone or iPhone.

3. Follow the instructions to connect your phone to your computer.

4. Allow the necessary messaging permissions when prompted.

5. Once connected, open the Messages section in Phone Link to send and receive supported messages.

Keep in mind that opening Text Contact from a computer browser may require additional app or browser settings. If your messaging application doesn't open automatically, you can always send the message directly from your phone.

Choosing Your Preferred Texting Option

If your AGENTVIEW account provides multiple texting options, you can review your preferences under Settings > Account Profile > Preferences.

Look for Default Text Preference and select the available messaging option that best fits how you communicate with clients.

Remember to save your changes.

Where Are Your Text Messages Saved?

When using your phone's built-in messaging service, your conversations are handled by your messaging application.

These messages are not automatically copied into your AGENTVIEW contact activity.

If you want to maintain a record of an important client conversation, consider adding a note to the contact's profile.

Having Trouble Sending a Message?

Here are a few things to check:

• Messaging app doesn't open: Try sending the message directly from your phone or check your device's default messaging settings.

• Messages aren't appearing on your computer: Make sure your phone is properly connected to your Mac, Google Messages for Web, or Windows Phone Link.

• Wrong phone number: Check the contact's profile to confirm their phone number is correct.

• Texting from a computer isn't working: Try using AGENTVIEW directly from your phone to complete the message.

Quick Tip: Text messaging is a convenient way to stay in touch with buyers and sellers. Use it for appointment confirmations, personal follow-ups, and sharing useful property information with clients who have agreed to receive your messages.