Agents spend most of the day at showings and appointments. Calls from sign riders and listing portals arrive at all hours.
A receptionist that answers every call, asks qualifying questions and books a showing gives the agent a complete lead to follow up.
Calculated with 3 minutes per call, about 750 minutes a month, all answered by the AI. This profile is our estimate for a small business. At the median, providers charge $218 a month for this.
| Provider and plan | Per month | Simultaneous calls | Setup fee | Conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzee AISuzee AI | $79 | not stated | $0 | flat fee; Unlimited minutes and calls, all features, one plan | Try free |
| BesideUnlimited | $99 | not stated | not stated | flat fee; Unlimited AI Receptionist calls; 1 line, extra lines $4.99/month | Try free |
| Juney (Trillet)Juney Pro | $99 | not stated | not stated | No overage bill; top-ups $20 per 100 minutes; $990 a year | Try free |
| GoodcallGrowth | $129 | not stated | $0 | billed per caller, counted as one caller per call; Billed per unique caller per month, minutes not metered | Visit site |
| CallSphereAnswer | $132 | not stated | $0 | Plus usage at cost, estimated ~$0.15/min inbound; no booking on this tier | Try free |
| While You WorkPro | $144 | not stated | $0 | Urgent calls put through to cell; founding offer $59 for 12 months | Visit site |
| LobbyStackPro | $145 | unlimited | $0 | Transfers over 100 cost $0.02 each | Try free |
| Bigly SalesScout | $149 | not stated | not stated | Plus $2 per phone number, $0.05 per SMS; overage $0.138/min on annual | Visit site |
| RosieScale | $149 | not stated | not stated | billed per started minute; No per-minute overage: exceeding minutes auto-upgrades to the next plan | Try free |
| Simple PhonesAdvanced | $149 | not stated | $0 | 5 agents, languages, numbers | Try free |
Each provider's cheapest plan for this volume. Industry specialists appear only if they name this industry.
These providers have an industry page, case study or integration for this industry on their own website.
| Provider | Evidence | Starting price | Trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby ConnectAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $164/mo source | 14-day free trial (or 500 Abby Minutes, whichever comes first), no setup fee | Try free |
| AgentZapSmall business | industry page source | $109/mo source$91/mo billed annually | No free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee | Visit site |
| AIRASmall business | industry page source | $24.95/mo source$19.96/mo billed annually | not stated | Visit site |
| AnswerHeroAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $19/mo source | no free trial; smaller plans offered to try the service | Visit site |
| Answering Service CareAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $25/mo source | not stated | Visit site |
| ApoointlyIndustry specialist | industry page source | $0 base fee source | Complimentary testing credits for a test number | Try free |
| BesideSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source | 7-day free trial on Unlimited (payment method required); no trial on Baseline | Try free |
| Bigly SalesSmall business | industry page source | $99/mo source$69/mo billed annually | not stated | Visit site |
| BizRnRSmall business | industry page source | $99/mo source | No free trial stated; 30-day money-back guarantee | Visit site |
| CallSphereSmall business | industry page source | $19/mo source$15/mo billed annually | 7-day trial via paid-plan checkout, payment method required | Try free |
| DeskGreetSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 15-day free trial plus $10 credit, no card required | Try free |
| DialIQSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| DialzaraSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source | 7-day free trial on every voice plan | Try free |
| dolfynSmall business | industry page source | from $179/mo source | 2-week free trial, no credit card | Try free |
| EVS7Small business | industry page source | $49/mo source | free trial, no credit card required; length not stated | Try free |
| FrontmateSmall business | industry page source | on request | no free-trial term published | Visit site |
| Harmony AI (OneAI)Small business | industry page source | $250/mo source | 'Try for free' signup offered; trial terms not stated | Try free |
| Juney (Trillet)Small business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 7-day free trial with 50 minutes on Pro only | Try free |
| MarlieSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 14-day free trial (card required) | Try free |
| Mr TelcoSmall business | industry page source | $99/mo source | no free trial stated; nothing charged until agent is published | Visit site |
| My AI Front Desk (Frontdesk)Small business | industry page source | $99/mo source$79/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| NexaAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | on request | not stated | Visit site |
| NextPhoneSmall business | industry page source | $199/mo source$166/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial | Try free |
| PhoneFlowSmall business | industry page source | not stated | 200 free minutes, no credit card | Try free |
| PhonelySmall business | industry page source | $50/mo source$33/mo billed annually | First 100 minutes free | Try free |
| PoshAnswering service with AI plan | industry page source | $65/mo source | 7-day free trial of AI receptionist services | Try free |
| ReceptionSmall business | industry page source | $29/mo source$24/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial with 30 phone minutes | Try free |
| RosieSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source$41/mo billed annually | 7-day free trial, payment method required | Try free |
| TwigSmall business | industry page source | $49/mo source | 15-day free trial, voice included, no credit card | Try free |
| UpfirstSmall business | industry page source | $24.95/mo source$20/mo billed annually | 14-day free trial, no credit card | Try free |
| WithConnect AISmall business | industry page source | from $199/mo source | not stated | Visit site |
As of November 11, 2026, from provider websites. Other providers may fit as well, see all providers.
| Call | What the AI receptionist can do |
|---|---|
| Question about a listing | Answers from your listing data and offers a showing |
| Book a showing | Books in the calendar or captures availability |
| Seller enquiry | Captures address, timeline and contact details |
| Existing client | Takes a message or transfers |
| Office hours and location | Answers directly |
Start with after-hours calls and listing lines. Review the lead summaries daily and connect them to your CRM.
General information, not legal advice for your situation. See also two-party consent and E911 and emergencies.
It can ask your qualifying questions, capture timeline and budget, and book a showing. Review the summaries and follow up personally.
Some providers offer outbound calls. Outbound calls with an AI voice fall under the TCPA, so check consent before enabling them.
Configure the agent to give the same information to every caller and to avoid statements about neighborhood composition or preferences.