By Cameron Wilson, SimpleSignCalls
Every time you list a house, there's the same little tax: order a rider, wait on the printer, pay again, and toss the old one when the house sells. Then the sign goes up, buyers call while you're in a showing, and half of them never leave a voicemail.
SimpleSignCalls fixes both problems with one setup. You get one phone number, you create a code, and you put that code on a sign you'll reuse for years. Here's how to set it up the right way, start to finish.
The short answer: you get one SimpleSignCalls number, create a code (like 123), and print one sign that says "Text 123 to this number or scan this QR code." When the sign moves to a new listing, you update the reply, the alerts, the call routing, and the QR link in the app. You never reprint.
- Every account gets one phone number. All your codes run on it.
- Plans start at $15/month for up to 5 signs, then $40/month for up to 20, with higher tiers above that.
- Each code comes with its own QR code.
- The printed sign stays the same. Everything behind it changes in the app.
Before you start, see it from the buyer's side: text DEMO to (385) 290-4140.
How does SimpleSignCalls work?
You print a code and your number on a sign once. A buyer texts the code or scans its QR code, and SimpleSignCalls does the rest: it sends them your reply, alerts whoever you choose, routes calls where you want, and sends the QR scan to the page you picked.
Here's the part agents like most. Nothing about the listing is printed on the sign. The code "123" doesn't mean "the house on Maple Street." It means "whatever I've told SimpleSignCalls it means today." So when you move that sign to your next listing, you change four settings, and the same sign is now working for the new house.
Step 1: Create your account
- Go to SimpleSignCalls.com.
- Click Sign Up.
- Choose a plan.
- Start your 14-day free trial.
- Log in to your dashboard and get your phone number.
That number is yours. It goes on every sign you print, so it's worth getting comfortable with it.
Step 2: Create a code (and get its QR code)
- Click to add a new code.
- Pick a short code that's easy to read from a car, for example 123.
- Save the code.
- Download the QR code that SimpleSignCalls creates for that code.
Short beats clever. A driver should remember it after one glance. And because the code isn't tied to one address, pick something generic. "123" will still make sense on your fifth listing. "MAPLE" won't.
How many codes do you need? One for each sign you'll have out at the same time. If you usually carry three listings, three codes and three signs cover you. When you need more signs out at once, move up a plan tier.
Step 3: Write the reply buyers get
This is where most of the impact comes from. A good reply includes:
- the price, beds, and baths,
- one standout feature,
- a link to photos or a video tour, and
- one easy question, like "Want to see it this weekend?"
That last line matters most. It turns a one-way info drop into a conversation. Your reply also impresses sellers, who will absolutely text the code to test it.
Step 4: Choose who gets notified and where calls go
- Add the phone numbers or people who get an alert for each new lead.
- Choose where calls to your number route, for example your cell or your assistant.
- Save your settings.
If you work with a team or a showing assistant, this is where you decide who hears about the lead first. Change it anytime, like when you're on vacation and a teammate is covering.
Step 5: Point the QR code where you want it
- Open the code settings.
- Paste the link the QR code opens, for example the listing page or a video tour.
- Save the link.
- Scan the QR code with your phone to check it.
Link to the exact listing, not your homepage. Nobody wants to hunt for the house they're standing in front of.
Step 6: Print one sign you'll keep
Here's the sign that works for every listing: "Text 123 to (your number) or scan this QR code."
- Put the text code and your number on the top line in large letters.
- Put the QR code on the side, with a label like "Scan for photos and price."
- Send the file to your sign printer.
- Text the code and scan the QR before you install the sign.
That's the last time you'll order a rider for this sign.
Step 7: Move the sign to your next listing
When the house sells, pull the sign and take it to the next one. Then, in the app:
- Update the reply with the new price, details, and link.
- Update who gets notified, if it changed.
- Update where calls route, if it changed.
- Update the QR link to the new listing page.
- Text the code once to check the new reply.
Five minutes, and the same sign is working for a new house.
Optional: send leads to your CRM
If you want every lead logged automatically, connect SimpleSignCalls to your CRM or Google Sheets with the Zapier beta. Join through a link on our Zapier integration page and the Google Sheets walkthrough show you how.
Setup checklist
- Your account is active and you know your number.
- You have one code for each sign you'll have out at the same time.
- Each code has a reply with the price, details, a link, and a question.
- Alerts go to the right person.
- Calls route to the right phone.
- Each QR code opens the right listing page.
- You texted each code and scanned each QR code.
FAQ
Do I get a new phone number for every listing?
No. Your account has one phone number, and all your codes run on it. That's what makes the sign reusable: the number never changes, so you can print it once and move the sign from listing to listing.
How many codes can I create?
As many as your plan allows. Plans start at up to 5 signs for $15/month and go up to 20 for $40/month, with higher tiers if you need more. Most agents create one code for each sign they'll have out at the same time, and upgrade when they take on more listings.
What do I change when I move my sign?
Four things, all in the app: the reply buyers get, who gets notified, where calls route, and where the QR code points. The printed sign stays exactly the same.
Does every code have a QR code?
Yes. Each code comes with its own QR code, and you choose the page it opens. When the sign moves, you change the link in the app instead of printing a new QR.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, so you can set up a code and test it on a live listing before you pay.
Set it up once, use it for years
One number, one code, and one sign you never reprint. Text DEMO to (385) 290-4140 to feel the buyer side, check pricing, then start your 14-day free trial.