Monday, April 25, 2022 · 3 min read

Online scheduling & appointment setting for realtors

Assantewa Heubi
Assantewa HeubiWriter & Content Creator
Online scheduling & appointment setting for realtors

Finding the perfect home

The housing market has always been dynamic; it shifts in accordance with people's wants and needs. These days, we don't just entertain and rest at home; we often work at home as well. Many open-concept spaces that work wonderfully for dinner parties, family gatherings, and game nights are less than ideal when you have to transform them into home offices and classrooms. Because of this, more people than ever before are looking to improve their work-life balance by relocating. Some people are seeking the peace offered by the minimalism of tiny homes, while other individuals crave the freedom of the countryside, the friendliness of small towns, and the support of multigenerational living.

Looking for a needle in a haystack

Finding the perfect new home can be challenging; luckily, Realtors are here to help. Passionate and committed real estate professionals use their expertise and extensive local networks to help people secure a home they can thrive in. For many people, Google is often the first place they start the hunt for a new home. Once a prospective buyer finds a house or agency that suits their needs, then a game of email tag begins. This can be frustrating for all parties. For the customers, it is often draining, especially if they're engaged in conversations with multiple agencies. As for the real estate professionals, the back and forth of text-based messaging can sometimes lead to the loss of a customer if there is an unforeseen delay or technical glitch when attempting to reply.

What if, instead of having to engage in a digital game of hot potato, prospective house hunters could simply click on a link to secure a date and time when they can speak face-to-face with the realtor of their choice? This is where Cal.com comes in. Cal.com is an open-source online scheduling platform that offers integrated video chat and round-robin appointment setting. Cal.com is HIPAA, DSGVO, GDPR, and CCPA compliant, which means it's private and secure. Cal.com is also white-label friendly, thereby ensuring that your brand remains first and foremost.

How to Sign Up for a Cal.com Account

  • Visit Cal.com to see what we're all about. 

  • From there, check out our plans to see which is best for you. 

  • Next, hit the sign-up button. 

  • Then, choose a username and enter an email address. 

  • Remember to create a password and then click the sign-up button. 

  • Alternatively, you can also create an account using SAML SSO or Google. 

  • Next, enter your full name and select your primary time zone. 

  • Select the black button labeled "Next." 

  • Choose the calendars you would like to connect with. 

  • Next, set your default availability schedule. 

  • Then, upload a profile picture and some bio text. 

  • Next, click the finish button. 

  • Finally, create some bookable events and share your meeting link.

The flexible nature of our product means that Realtors can choose whether they want to use the default Cal.com account structure available on our website or if they want to host their own custom implementation of Cal. It's a simple matter for real estate professionals to incorporate Cal.com as part of their website and as a link on their social media profiles. In addition, our appointment scheduling form can be customized to allow prospective clients to book either a direct video chat session or a time to speak over the phone, depending on each agency's communication preferences. From meetings between colleagues to client retention, Cal.com makes appointment setting easier.

Cal.com is now FREE for individuals - sign up here

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