I put out a for sale sign and the majority of callers want to rent

So I don't care if it's the first caller, I always tell them that I'm getting alot of traffic on it and one peticular individual was suppose to be calling me back to put down his deposit but it's first come first serve.

Use a web form or set up a form on your computer that you can save the data and use later.Most callers will start asking questions to see if you are a qualified buyer.

Can't imagine how he can explain this away.Instead of having your wife call the alleged owner pretending to be a renter, have someone call from another city so caller ID doesn't throw anything off.

If you are concerned about not speaking Spanish, I have found that most callers who only speak Spanish will have somebody to translate already; they often have the translator call back and stay alongside the translator during the call.

I used to spend some time with these callers and give them detailed information about exactly what I was looking for: what parts of town, price range, margins, amounts of repairs, etc.

Anyone, with or without qualifications can call themselves a financial advisor, it's a favorite term of "bucket shop" phone callers.

Long time listener, first time caller. 

Perhaps a different caller ID could indeed help!

Most callers were listed with a Realtor and were not happy with them, i.e. the house didn't sell.