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feedback on products, quality, and services analyzed and incorporated in future projects wherever possible are some of our best practices. What role does technology play in making CRM process/programs effective? Timely response and disseminating correct information is the key and technology can assist in delivering these performance parameters. SOBHA enjoys a strong brand recall in the market. What role CRM plays towards maintaining such a strong brand? Our continuous support and personal touch with customers towards the purchase of his / her Dream Home and follow up thereafter, helps us tremendously to maintain our strong brand. What are the various trends that you have observed in the real estate industry that has been adopted by SOBHA? Lt. Gen. Mathew Mammen, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (BAR), Executive Director, Sobha Ltd. WE ARE THE PIONEERS IN CRM INTERFACE WITH CUSTOMERS How different it is to maintain a good customer relationship in real estate industry as compared to others? A customer invests his / her life time sav- ings in buying a home. He / she is emotionally attached to it and very sensitive in relationship with the company. What are the best practices that CRM follows to achieve higher level of customer satisfaction? A single point of contact for all issues, on-line queries and Complaint Module, transparent and timely response in servicing customers. A toll free customer service help line with timely response and escalation to appropriate level, customer We are the pioneers in the CRM interface with customers. I believe others have copied from us. What kind of training is imparted to the CRM workforce? Besides conducting behavioural and leadership training at Sobha Academy, training is provided on the process, communication skills, technical knowledge pertaining to the project and reverse training. How do you spend your leisure time? In my leisure time I like listening to music and love to travel. INNERVE / OCTOBER 2016 / 31