📞 How to Use Google Voice to Call Real Estate Leads Without a Second Phone

Bren Brewer
Jul 24
2 min read

Real estate agents know how important it is to follow up quickly with leads—especially expired and terminated listings. But using your personal number for prospecting? That can get messy fast. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to set up Google Voice, a free tool that gives you a professional phone number you can use for calls, texts, and voicemails—without buying a second phone.

If you're new here, I’m Bren Brewer, your favorite tech trainer, and today’s tutorial is perfect for real estate agents who want to stay organized, protect their privacy, and save time.

✅ Why Google Voice Is Perfect for Real Estate Agents

Free phone number you can use for business
Works from your computer or as an app on your phone
Send and receive texts and calls
Check voicemails with automatic transcriptions
Compatible with CRM call tracking and voicemail drops
Keeps your personal number private

🛠 How to Set Up Google Voice for Real Estate Calls

Visit voice.google.com
Sign in using your personal Google account (not a work account unless you're using Google Workspace)
Search for a local number – Try entering area codes like 281, 832, or 713 if you’re in the Houston area
Pick your number and click “Verify”
Link your cell phone to Google Voice
Download the Google Voice app to your phone from the App Store or Google Play
Adjust settings like voicemail greetings, call forwarding, and availability

🎧 Bonus Tips for Better Calling

Use a headset or earbuds to improve call clarity
Mute notifications during prospecting sessions
Keep a CRM open on your computer to log conversations live
Use voicemail drops for fast follow-up

🗣 Real Talk: It Just Works

You’ll be able to make and receive calls using your new Google Voice number just like you would on a regular phone. It rings to your linked phone, and you can even take calls from your computer. This setup is perfect if you're calling cold leads from expireds and want to track everything without mixing personal and business life.

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