Special offer
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA, Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties (https://HugginsHomes.com)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Yes, they get an agent to give them MLS sold informatio0n. We had two suspensions in OKC for this, one was an unlicensed assistant and one was a REALTOR®.

Jan 02, 2017 12:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Trying to make a living like everyone else...I had one guy pitch me at the door and scare tactics based on fear was driving it. No end to "what if"

Jan 02, 2017 05:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

FCC's automated response:

Hi Ryan

Thank you for your submission. Your request has been received and assigned Ticket No. 1376045.

Your complaint provides valuable information to spot trends and practices that warrant investigation and enforcement action. We do not resolve individual complaints about this issue and, there will be no status information to report on your complaint.

If the FCC needs more information about your complaint, we will contact you directly.

Each year, the Enforcement Bureau takes hundreds of actions on behalf of consumers that result in tens of millions of dollars in penalties. These actions encourage companies and individuals to abide by the law and reduce future misconduct.

The information you provided us will continue to be available internally within the FCC to inform the Commission’s enforcement and policymaking processes.

Thank you for your help in furthering the FCC’s mission on behalf of consumers.

Jan 02, 2017 04:03 PM
Ambassador
3,169,377
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Ryan, Been a pretty regular happening for me too.  Just like OKC, someone has to be on the inside providing them information, our MLS just hasn't caught them yet.  Bill

Jan 02, 2017 03:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ryan,

Wow, glad you are reporting them.  A

Jan 02, 2017 02:15 PM
Ambassador
5,048,708
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I have received a number of them and they are annoying. And then they follow-up to see if you have talked with your client about any interest in an ADT security system.

Jan 02, 2017 01:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

wow, it is a new for me. Do you block or mark those calls as ADT? 

Jan 02, 2017 09:24 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Not yet. 

Jan 02, 2017 06:45 PM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I get calls at closing all the time.  Just let them know that they need to contact the buyer themselves.   No I don't give them any contact information.

Jan 02, 2017 05:58 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not yet

Jan 02, 2017 05:38 PM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I get calls from these people several times a week offering a Free security system, just have to pay a monthly monitoring fee.

Jan 02, 2017 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, I've been getting quite a few.

Jan 02, 2017 05:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yep, there is a very determined lady who does them in my area. So now they are somehow following the MLS closings. I think they give you a referral if they sign.

 

Jan 02, 2017 04:52 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA - maybe, I am lucky!

Jan 02, 2017 03:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA Looks like they got into a real estate database.

Jan 02, 2017 01:46 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow, I have not heard of this one before

 

Jan 02, 2017 01:33 PM
Ambassador
3,383,334
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I always get these calls and never thought of them as a scam, more of a sales pitch.  I hate them.

Jan 02, 2017 01:13 PM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

I've been getting them for almost every closing.  Like we are the ones to decide for the new owners.  Blocking them doesn't do a thing either.  Happy New Year Ryan! 

Jan 02, 2017 01:10 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've not heard of anyone in my area getting those calls....

Jan 02, 2017 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

No but I get them saying hey do your buyers at xyz want a new system.. if they install they get x and you get x

Jan 27, 2018 08:47 PM
Rainer
2,500
Cory Gutowski
Key 2 Texas Realty - Houston, TX
Specialize in Houston & surrounding areas market

So we have had an ADT Rep come into our office that we have used for years. I give my clients her flyer after closing and She gives them a better deal I guess on ADT security with this Realtor Program they do. I like it and I like our lady. She isnt pushy so my clients are comfortable with her. I think its good if you leave it in your clients hands. I would never give out their information though and my rep understands that.

I have been getting other ADT calls lately so I guess this program is just growing more popular now? My rep told me they filter our closing info from online MLS sites. 

May 10, 2017 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I get emails, calls, texts from peoplerepresenting ADT and block them as soon as they come in. They are bothersome but didn't realize it was a scam.

Jan 03, 2017 12:07 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Scam calls or spam calls, I ignore them.

Jan 03, 2017 11:46 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Yes, I've received their phone calls/emails and they said the client and I will each get a gift card if the client signs up. I've asked another agent who has worked with them and she said she's still waiting for the gift card and it's been 4 months. The rep keeps on telling her it's coming when she calls.

Jan 03, 2017 08:58 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

None on my end. I do get calls from people trying to sell me solar panels.

Jan 03, 2017 08:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Jan 03, 2017 08:27 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,556
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yes I have received that same call requesting the new owners contact informaton.   I tell them I'm not sharing that information and since they have the address, they can send their offer to the new homeowner.   

Jan 03, 2017 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,215,488
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, have had them. I disconnect as quickly as possible!

Jan 03, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I sure hope your MLS or the Supra folks are not selling this information.

If an agent does it, it is a violation. If they do it, through intermediaries, it is revenue augmentation for the propose of keeping your fees down.

Aren't you glad they can not call the buyer directly.

Jan 03, 2017 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Fortunately, not to us

Jan 03, 2017 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No, just from everywhere about everything these days! My blocked numbers on my iPhone eclipses my valid numbers

Jan 03, 2017 04:35 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I get those on occasion and when I hang up I go back and block the caller.

Jan 03, 2017 04:23 AM
Ambassador
5,229,243
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW!  I'm counting myself LUCKY!  I haven't heard of anyone in our area getting these - thank GOODNESS!

Jan 02, 2017 08:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I hang up regardless...

Jan 02, 2017 07:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Sorry I haven't heard this SCAM...

Jan 02, 2017 07:21 PM
Rainmaker
7,834,961
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Jan 02, 2017 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have not encountered these calls.

Jan 02, 2017 01:19 PM