Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there per message or per lead charges?
- Do I have to buy signs from DriveBuy?
- How long does it take to get my signs?
- Can I send pictures in the message?
- Are there extra charges for the Mobile Flyers and Pictures?
- Are ad codes reusable?
- What does it cost my customers for the use of this service?
- How do I update my ads?
- What happens when a property is sold or leased?
- Do I have to pay for Ad Codes I'm not using?
- How can I follow up on SMS (Text message) inquiries?
- Is the service available in Canada?
- Why should I chose DriveBuy to market my lisings?
A.There are no per message or per lead charges. Each property code is leased at $8 per month. You can add more codes at any time, as well as deactivate codes if you don't have enough listings. The monthly code lease will be charged if the code is active at any time during a calendar month.
A. No. You can use your own sign vendor if you like. Just select "Make my Own" as the Sign Type when you sign up. We recommend you check pricing with your sign vendor. Many times DriveBuy can provide better pricing and faster service for signs.
A. Text message signs and sign riders usually ship within 48 hours via FedEx Ground from Austin Texas.
A. Yes. Every text message response has a SmartLink which can show photos and more detailed property information. Try out the demos and click on the link at the end of the message to see it in action.
A. No. You ony pay the $8 per month per Ad Code for each active Ad Code. Mobile Flyers are provided with the service at no additional charge.
A.DriveBuy Technologies does not charge your customers to use the service; however, their mobile service provider may charge them a small fee depending on the individual's rate plan.
A.You can update your messages immediately and at any time by logging into your mobile marketing portal on drivebuytech.com.
A.Go get your sign and place it on another one of your properties. Let DriveBuy help you market that property too! Just remember to update your listing details in your mobile marketing portal on drivebuytech.com to reflect your new listing.
A.Yes. The ad code is assigned to you and can be reused for any listing. Simply move the sign and update the ad text in your mobile marketing portal on drivebuytech.com .
A.Absolutely not. You can deactivate selected property codes online. We have a password protected area on our website specifically for this purpose. When you get a new listing, just update the ad code with the new property info and put out the sign. If an Ad Code is not active during a calendar month you won't be billed the $8.
A.You will be notified via email and/or sms when each lead comes in. You can contact the prospect by phone or text at that point. All activity for each property code is available in downloadable report form from your marketing portal on the DriveBuy website.
A.Currently the DriveBuy service is only available in the US.