DON'T CALL LIST!!!

[josie67]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone knew of the laws they have now about soliciting over the phone and if someone has signed up for the "DO NOT CALL" list, how does a person find this out?

I was just curious because if you decide to go and leave flyers and then call them a couple of weeks later for a follow up, what would be the consequences to the business, for soliciting to those on the do not call list. Is there a specific place online (or elsewhere) that will show all people in your area who are on the list?

Josie

[Kevin]

When is it ok to call?

Calling a former client with whom you've had an established business relationship is OK for up to 18 months after the close of the transaction. After that, you have to check the list.
Calling a potential client who called you first is OK for up to three months after the consumer-initiated call occurred. Ditto on checking the list after that.
Calling anyone who has granted you written permission to call is OK.
Visiting a home to cold-call in person is still OK, including FSBO's or expired-listing sellers.
Calling a business is OK as the Do Not Call registry only applies to residential phone numbers.
You may call someone without checking the Do Not Call registry if you are taking a survey. But if you mention your services or attempt in any way to solicit a listing or sell your services, you are in violation of the rules.
If consumer says, "Don't call me", this request overrides ALL exceptions.
www.dmaconsumers.org/telephoneconsumerprotectionact.html
nvar.org/Legal/DoNotCall.htm

[Kevin]

Also no calling before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.

[josie67]

Thanks for the info. It helps to be aware.

Josie

[russo]

if you want to be on the do not call list: GO TO
www.donotcalllist.com