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Rainmaker
2,390,010
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I've NEVER heard of it being inforced Michael J. Perry 

Feb 21, 2019 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,456
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Broken?  I don't know but there are issues with the system.

Feb 21, 2019 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
930,852
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

It's as effective as the phrase, "don't tell anyone, but..." is for preventing gossip.
We have given up so many rights in our user agreements. Among them, the wireless companies felt jargon in their contracts allowed them to sell our real time location data. Although they've said they have stopped this, it's still a very easy workaround for marketers.
An excellent podcast episode (for those who are curious to the methodology) is Reply all's segment called Robocall Bang Bang.

Feb 21, 2019 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

broken? it's totally destroyed....my phone rings constantly.... 

Feb 21, 2019 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,881,462
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Most don't even bother to check the DNC list.

Feb 21, 2019 05:55 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Perhaps the list itself is a scam causing people to believe it works. 

I block 4 calls yesterday on my cell phone. That was a light day. My landline gets as many calls.  Oh, what fun!

Feb 21, 2019 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Seems as if AR is broken, too, Michael. Just answered this question! 

Feb 21, 2019 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

While I realize some agents also use auto dailing - it's maddening to hussle to pick up the call only to get an automated message of one kind or another. It does get to the point where I want to silence the phone and just let things go to VM and call back. It puts me in a bind. I want to pickup when called as a service point to the public but I don't want the automated and other solicitations.  The intent and spirit of the DNC list has definitely been defeated.

Feb 21, 2019 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Broken! Too many exceptions:  if you subscribe to a magazine, all of their affiliates can contact you.  Ugh!

Feb 21, 2019 06:25 AM
Ambassador
5,228,997
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

It never stops, does it, Michael? I think it's been 'broken' for quite some time now too.

Feb 21, 2019 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

The telemarketers are not intimidated one little bit, since the FCC is clearly not pursuing these scumbags

Feb 21, 2019 07:32 AM
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.

Feb 21, 2019 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,588
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

one word YUP

Feb 22, 2019 08:32 AM
Ambassador
5,048,708
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not sure it has ever worked the way it was intended.

Feb 21, 2019 08:27 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

They don't check against the Do Not Call Registry.  I filed a complain toward these people through the Do Not Call Registry (on line) and I think it took about a week or two before they finally stopped.

Feb 21, 2019 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I guess I am chopped liver since I don't get much at all.

Feb 21, 2019 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
643,875
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

My perception is that it has been "broken" from the implementation.  A lack of an easier method to report and actual action taken against offenders results in no change.

Feb 21, 2019 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The enforcement arm of government is broken....

Feb 21, 2019 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
757,885
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I get the same prerecorded Google Business listing message like clockwork.  The callers have loopholes to call you (we've done business together) or they straight-up don't care about the list. 

Feb 21, 2019 08:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I hope not.

Feb 21, 2019 05:20 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

It is as broken as 45 MPH.

Be aware, many people here on Active Rain believe those who drive the speed limit are the one causing the traffic jam.

The DNC list is broken the same way, by the some people, who feel entitled to gripe about the consequences.

And, when those who IMPOSED the DNC list exempted themselves....well, that message was load and clear.

Hey, it always boils down to 'Whoever interfers with me getting to MY GOAL is the villian.  DNC, door knockers and those damned dogs in the grocery store, each one with opposing goals.

Just trying to make a living. I don't begrudge anyone trying to make a living. ROBO calling, however, may not fall always within that category. (see exempt above) Sometimes there is someone on the other side who actually has something worth keeping their contact information.

Feb 21, 2019 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,374,323
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Yes I do 

Feb 21, 2019 09:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

See other answer.

Feb 21, 2019 09:21 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Michael, in a word "yes". I don't think the "Do not call list" works at all! It's a joke.

Feb 21, 2019 08:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

The intend was good.  

Feb 21, 2019 07:36 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes.

Feb 21, 2019 07:01 AM
Rainmaker
308,714
Scott Pope
Nautical Properties - Panama City Beach, FL
You Can't Live Without Water™

Do not call doesn't apply to a business phone number. Since you probably have your number on a website and your business card it may be considered a business number. But...everyone saying the DNC rules don't work are probably right. I haven't had a resident landline or dedicated personal cell phone in so long I don't have first hand knowledge if telemarketers are following the law are not. I dare say that there are some real estate agents out there who push the DNC limits, if not cross them. 

Feb 22, 2019 02:44 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I get 7 to 10 calls daily.  It will continue until the Feds take action

Feb 22, 2019 02:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,310,972
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

More than 50% of my daily ingoing calls are spam.

True of cell and land line, both.

Feb 21, 2019 07:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

yes

Feb 21, 2019 06:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No one cares because no one prosecutes.

Feb 21, 2019 04:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,388
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The "do not call list" is a primary source of scammers. The loop holes are huge!

Feb 21, 2019 04:03 PM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

The Do Not Call List is useless. Totally ineffective.

Tell you what is totally 'effective'... my Call Filter app on my smartphone. 👍

Feb 21, 2019 03:40 PM
Ambassador
6,392,879
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Of course it's broken, it was a bad idea from the beginning set up by communists that discriminate against business while allowing politicians, fake charities, and other scammers make all the calls they want.

Don't know why someone does not make this program illegal and fire every commie that ever advocated it.

Feb 21, 2019 03:06 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Feb 21, 2019 03:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

As soon as do not call went into effect hackers began to develop methods to circumvent the system ... out going phone numbers that you can't call. And masked numbers.. I don't mean Private or Blocked I mean they can make the number on your screen something different I have even received calls from my OWN PHONE # lol when I do get spam calls I just add them to my # reject list I probably only get 3-4 a month at this point have you tried that? Michael J. Perry 

Feb 21, 2019 02:23 PM
Ambassador
2,178,433
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Totally worthless.

Feb 21, 2019 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,025
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Michael J. Perry I receive spam calls everyday.

Feb 21, 2019 12:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It sure is, my phone rings off the hook with spam, scammers and robo callers

Feb 21, 2019 11:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

No one is paying attention.

Mar 07, 2019 05:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,090,637
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Between the solicitor calls and the spoofed number calls, I have the same problem. I started using the Hiya app and it flags incoming calls that are spam so I let them go to voice mail then block.      

Feb 23, 2019 10:13 PM
Rainer
417,071
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I would like to throw it across the room 

Feb 22, 2019 04:06 PM