Is it illegal to approach a homeowner in foreclosure if you are a real estate agent?

Question: In California.

Answer:
if you have a buyer for the property and can keep the homeowner from having foreclosuer on their credit report, I would think it would be O.K.

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No, my dad is in real estate and does it all the time. I see others do the same too.

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No it is not illegal.

Real estate agents are not able to receive any information that classifies under the Fair Debt Law. The debtor would have to sign a release statement that authorizes the real estate agent to obtain info.

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