Rough estimates show that on average, around 100,000 individuals or families will leave Houston. These losses in population are usually replaced fairly quickly by the same numbers of families and individuals moving into the city. That represents a lot of properties potentially changing ownership. So who deals with these real estate transactions?

Local Companies

For those moving out of Houston, the first port of call when looking for a property elsewhere are local real estate agents. Those moving into the area are also likely to contact local professionals, often under the assumption that this is where they will find the best deals. For professionals working from other states, this can leave very little of Houston's real estate market. The answer is to establish a local presence through local numbers.

Houston Phone Numbers

By getting Houston phone numbers from virtual phone system companies like iTeleCenter, for example, real estate professionals everywhere can take a slice of the market. These numbers allow them to be contacted by Houston residents looking for property outside of Houston, whether just away from the city or out of the state altogether and, of course, those wishing to move into the city. How does this work? iTeleCenter may provide a company located in New Jersey with a number having the area code for Houston (713). All calls to this number will then be forwarded to the real estate agent's office in New Jersey (area code 908), without callers having to pay for long distance calls.

The Benefits

This, of course, will extend the customer base for companies using Houston phone numbers significantly. Having access to a much wider range of potential customers will naturally lead to more transactions taking place. In other words, Houston phone numbers will increase business opportunities and subsequently profits for real estate dealers. Because iTeleCenter also provides users with an opportunity to have multiple extensions, a professional dealing in Houston real estate can set up extensions on which details of the properties they are offering can be recorded.

The Advantages of using Extensions

This means callers from Houston will be able to listen to descriptions of properties in Houston, Los Angeles, Miami or wherever, without having to worry about the cost of long distance calls. In addition, the extensions offered by iTeleCenter can also be used for voice mail messages and/ or call answering. For real estate agents, this means they will never again miss a call or leave calls unanswered for long periods of time. Customers are far more likely to recommend a company that will answer all calls quickly than a company where waiting times are never-ending or calls are never returned at all.

In short, the Houston phone numbers and extensions provided by iTeleCenter represent the perfect tool for real estate professionals to promote their properties in or around Houston, or anywhere else across the United States, to a much wider range of potential buyers.