Philadelphia homeowners can now protect themselves from unsolicited offers from real estate brokers or wholesalers. Based on the “homeowner protection law” passed in 2020, which prohibits wholesalers and their agents from soliciting homeowners who don’t wish to be contacted, the City has launched a Do Not Solicit registry.

The types of solicitation may include in-person contact, telephone calls, mailings, digital communications and other written communication, like flyers placed at your door or on your vehicle. By registering in the list, homeowners opt out from receiving any direct offers to purchase their residential property as well as advertisements for “just listed” or sold houses in a neighborhood.

This new measure is directed against brokers who use aggressive tactics and pressure homeowners to sell their properties – often at prices significantly lower than market value. Being registered in the Do Not Solicit list does not prevent homeowners from listing their property with a real estate agent or company.

Please note that commercial property owners are not eligible for this service.

For more information and to sign up for the registry online, go here.