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5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Bob,

I've used the following:

BlueJeans.com ($9.95/month - 50-attendee maximum) - great quality
Join.Me ($18/month - 50-attendee maximum) - good quality
Skype.com (Free - not sure what the max is but, I've been on a 13-person call on Skype before) - fair quality

May 23, 2017 02:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,463,740
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I have used Skype without issue several times. I have not tried any of the pay options but there are several decent ones to choose from.

May 23, 2017 02:37 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Skype

May 23, 2017 08:10 PM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have done Skype once - and it was okay.

May 23, 2017 03:36 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

We are not fond of it.  Skype works fine and you can conference with it.  Most of our calls are early morning with Europe or back East, and we do not want to dress up for those 6 AM or 4AM calls.  LOL A

May 23, 2017 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Most of mine is one on one so just a hangout works. Facetime also.

May 23, 2017 02:20 PM
Ambassador
3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Bob I've used facetime and skype over the years - both are very easy and no cost.

May 23, 2017 05:21 PM
Rainmaker
5,027,088
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I don't use any of these..no need. The clients I have in India prefer email and calling..their times are crazy and I'm sure don't want to dress in the middle of the night...LOL!!

May 23, 2017 04:30 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

GoToMeeting used to be good - but we haven't used their products in a while. Skype and Facebook video messenger or Google Hangouts. How many people? Maybe listen to Debe Maxwell, CRS on this one. -Kasey

May 23, 2017 04:17 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Dont use it....

May 23, 2017 02:59 PM
Ambassador
5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Join.me is good and I have attended a number of Go To Meeting sessions (not free) that were good. For one-on-one, I like Facetime. Skype is pretty good, too

May 23, 2017 09:11 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Go To Meeting.

May 23, 2017 08:32 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not tried this on any level

May 23, 2017 08:15 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have used Skype, Hangout and we are looking into options for our Association for committee meetings. We are finding they are all very reasonable in cost and will have something in place by fall.

May 23, 2017 07:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

What's the google one? Hangout

May 23, 2017 03:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,201,477
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I am a real neophyte when it comes to video conferencing so I don't use it

May 23, 2017 02:37 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Join.in and Join.me are the services I like.

And the price is really appealing.

GoToMeeting is the perenial favorite but not free option.

And of course there is always skype, facetime and whatever app came with your 'puter.

The delivered quality is directly related to the bandwidth available on your Internet connection. Yes you may have 100 magigaterrabytes per second, but when every outlet and receptacle, gadget and appliance is yakking at the same time...bad things can happen and the app gets the blame.

May 23, 2017 02:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I like Facetime better than Sype. Less dropped calls.

May 24, 2017 07:04 AM
Rainmaker
991,252
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I have not but my tech guy has set up Skype and gotomeeting for us - works great

May 24, 2017 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

GoToMeeting

May 24, 2017 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I don't do it....but many use skype.... if I had to, I'd use skype.... 

May 24, 2017 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

There are many but I really like Xoom lately. It's free, easy, and has some neat features. 

May 24, 2017 05:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,239,023
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have not, but they serve a great purpose.

May 24, 2017 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,375,705
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Interesting question. THanks for asking

May 24, 2017 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I can't remember the last time I video conferenced. Did a quick Skype session with clients in England two years ago and that was it.

May 24, 2017 03:48 AM
Rainer
213,263
Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

I have used Skype Business and go to meeting-both are good but go to meeting seems easier to use.

May 24, 2017 03:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,553,330
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Free & Paid versions: We use ZOOM for all our Podcasts and tarinings.

Easy to use for all involved. If you do small meetings under an hour it's free.

May 23, 2017 06:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I've used Skype before.  It was good.  Google Hangouts can work too.  Both of those are free.  My old job had webex which costs but works well (sometimes had bugs though).

May 25, 2017 11:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Depends upon the particular conference.

May 25, 2017 10:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,753
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

In my company we use Ring Central for all online meetings( i do not know the prices). For private video conferencing I use facetime or skype( both free), and skype can be used for 2+ attendees since my bf is using it regularly for international meetings. 

May 25, 2017 12:19 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,530
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sykpe seems to work the best.

 

May 24, 2017 05:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Not used it.

May 24, 2017 03:18 PM
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3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I will if I am ever in a situation where I need to.  

May 24, 2017 08:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

great for out of state/country clients

May 24, 2017 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't video conference.  Since it means I would have to shower, shave and comb my hair.

May 24, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I use facetime most often, but facebook live is picking up

May 24, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

We use Go To Meeting.  Very easy and dependable.

May 24, 2017 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
7,863,184
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You have some good advice. Blog about your selections.

May 24, 2017 05:02 AM