IMHO as soon as they start talking real estate that's the time to stop.

Follow the rules in your state.

Um, scrubbing? If they talk RE - they better stop!

in my juristiction, the limit of an unlicensed practitioner is that they cannot interact with the public.  With other members yes, with the information yes, with service providers, but never with public.

you can't be a realtor if you are not licensed.  And in Georgia unlicensed staff is prohibited from talking with clients about real estate.  They may set up appointments with sellers, but that's about it.

The laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction.

I think it depends on what you mean by scrubbing. i would talk with your broker. May depend on your licensing laws

I recommend soft scrub

I'm with Peter Mohylsky on this one. What does scrubbing mean to you 

What is your definition of scrubbing leads?  Most allowed duties of an unlicensed agent are spelled out pretty specifically.  

I think each state has its own rules on what an unlicensed person can or can't do or can or can't say. But I'd be very careful with unlicensed personnel and really know the rules upfront.

Check state laws.  In Pennsylvania unlicensed assistants cannot interact with public. Period.  End of discussion.  They cannot even be an assistant at public open house nor can they engage in telemarketing.

In my state unlicensed staff can provided only what is published on the MLS or brochures.

A little dusting maybe, but not a hard scour!

You are interest in buying?

I will have a realtor to be in touch of you.

An unlicensed realtor assistant cannot answer or ask any Real Estate questions Jackie Mazurowski.  That was what I learned in class. 

Check with your state laws (key thing and best disclosure).  They can't discuss prices and comps, but they can certainly call and make sure the peope are interested in moving and set that appointment for you.

 You will need to check the laws in your state.   

Jackie Mazurowski The rule here is until they would start getting into the duties of a licensed real estate agent.

Roy Kelley has this summed up nicely. So, check with your broker or board.

I would think that would depend on which state you are in. 

Not far enough to make it worthwhile! The risk is bigger than the reward!

Easy, can not promote or discuss properties with the lead. They can gather a name and address they ar einquiring on a call, but then cant discuss the property, they can set an appointment for an agent.

I would refer this question to your broker.

What Peter Mohylsky said...

Very good question, I will have to look up the specs for my state.