Our federal reserve, NAR, NAHB and just about every other large group attempts to do it.

In the template letter that is provided by NAR for reaching out to Pre-Foreclosure folks (https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/applic...), they specifically mention Foreclosure and the persons situation.

As for the name, although I don't think NAR has a lock down on "Realty", however, one of your customers may assume you are a "Realtor", which is a subset of licensed salespersons.

I know realtor.com is the NAR website so it is more official then the other sites however it is not as thorough as the MLS that the agents use and can potentially skew comps, correct?

Order in which to do things. 40 hr classPass state testBecome affiliated with a broker Join local and national associations such as NAR and GRAR Go sell houses

I think some of the ethics requirements that go along with a license and NAR membership would hinder a lot of wholesalers tactics.

One could argue that this is a violation of the NAR code of ethics.

Most of their marketing rules are pass-through directly from the Georgia Association of Realtors, so if you find another broker who is more lax on the rules, you might want to verify that they are not trying to skirt GAR or NAR rules. 

According to NAR, 88% of buyers have an agent, so the other 12% of buyers are your target. 

After the cost of the course, you will still have to pay annually for the MLS, NAR dues, and whatever broker desk fees (depends on your broker).