Since the economic downturn a few years ago, companies of all sizes are looking for ways to cut costs on practically every line item – most especially their telecom expenses.
In particular, real estate companies hit hard by a difficult market are also looking for ways to cut costs and increase productivity – and VoIP service provider ITP VoIP has a practical solution.
The Internet phone service is now promoting its business class service for real estate professionals, who can potentially benefit from the VoIP provider’s hosted PBX (News - Alert) features, affordable long distance, and telecommuting support.??
For real estate professionals and those looking to reduce their overall monthly OPEX (News - Alert) costs, a hosted PBX Internet phone service might be the answer. With a variety of pricing options, IT VoIP’s hosted PBX VoIP service includes many features such as hold music, call logs, voicemail, number portability – allowing companies to keep their current numbers when switching to internet phone service – entrance monitoring with intercom and buzzer, and multiple office lines.
With downsizing a part of many real estate companies’ realities, employing a receptionist is not always a cost-effective decision. Consider other benefits of ITP’s hosted PBX solution such as additional VoIP phone services that include an auto-attendant so callers can select whom they need to reach without having to go through an operator. The hosted PBX plan also includes Automated Call Distribution, a soft phone program that allows professionals to program phones into their laptops, and instant conference and call forwarding capabilities.??
Pricing for the company’s hosted PBX service comes in a variety of plans. According to ITP, its hosted PBX service is available in both metered and unlimited plans, with the metered plan starting at under $20 per month and the unlimited options beginning at under $35.
Businesses can also tailor their hosted PBX system, which comes with a choice of basic, gold, or platinum global packages, providing 1,000, 2,500, or 5,000 minutes of international VoIP phone calling to 60 countries, respectively, company officials said.??
“For real estate professionals who don’t want to get rid of their existing phone lines but would still like the advantages of ITP’s internet phone service, the VoIP provider also offers its SIP Trunk line service,” according to a company statement. “With the SIP trunk service, companies do not lose their existing PBX framework, but rather pick and choose which from the list of VoIP’s hosted PBX options they would like to add.”
Service for SIP trunk lines starts at under $20 per month, and real estate professionals have the option of keeping their current phone hardware for added convenience.??
Erin Harrison is Executive Editor, Strategic Initiatives, for TMC, where she oversees the company's strategic editorial initiatives, including the launch of several new print and online initiatives. She plays an active role in the print publications and TMCnet, covering IP communications, information technology and other related topics. To read more of Erin's articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by Carrie Schmelkin