Under what circumstances could the agent contact that buyer without consulting the Do Not Call Registry?

• A. If the buyer consented in writing
• B. If the buyer is currently in escrow
• C. If the contact is for a charitable request
• D. If he represented the buyer within the previous 18 months

Answer: (D)

The rule being tested is the established business relationship exemption to Do Not Call restrictions. If you previously represented the buyer, that creates an ongoing professional relationship that can continue for a period after the last service. Specifically, real estate professionals can contact a former client about real estate matters within 18 months of the last representation without consulting the Do Not Call Registry. Since you represented this buyer within the previous 18 months, you’re allowed to reach out without checking the registry.

Charitable solicitations aren’t relevant to a real estate agent’s outreach, being in escrow doesn’t create an exemption, and written consent would work but isn’t given in this scenario. The most reliable basis here is the prior representation within 18 months.