Politically correct dissuasion obviously having nothing to do with investing.

The receiver and the receivers lawyer get paid the $500.My political clients do not have to check with “Do Not Call” registry because they are exempt from this rule.

I currently do sales in a call center so I have no problem using a script, being polite/professional, asking for information, and directing a conversation where I need it to go.

As others have said, get the information you need as quickly -- and as politely -- as possible and see if it's even within the ballpark of a deal.

@Jorge Villegas About the only time they are LEGAL is when you are running for political office...

At that point I'll politely say "thank you for wasting my time.  

There's no way around it.The one thing I like most about this business is that in this country, it's the ONLY business where average Joes like me that don't come from a rich family or are politically connected can make big money.Hope this helps and good luck ...Angel G.House O' Foam, Inc

Ethics is a huge area of study, there are many areas as college and graduate level courses in different aspects, political sciences lean on social interactions and ethics, so we aren't going to come to any conclusion that can be an in depth accounting of expected behavior.But, if you act illegally you're generally acting unethical as well.

We have had a few calls and some are now leads, however had one homeowner state they are not wanting to sell the house (they were very polite on phone).  

Maybe you could pull up all the political signs and put your ad on the back.