The CRTC Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules uses the following definition of solicitation:"Solicitation" means the selling or promoting of a product or service, or the soliciting of money or money's worth, whether directly or indirectly and whether on behalf of another person.

I think people hire agents based upon their brand, the capabilities of their business system, ability to market & promote, etc.  

Heck I would sell more mail if I promoted them so maybe I should take the position of self promotion and make more money...

I mean on one end telling people your in  getting into Real Estate is good when your promoting your business.

Best advice I can offer you is to find some product or service that you have responded to in another industry and reverse engineer their campaign, promotion and the offer.

However I think that anytime I can promote my business and create smiles at the same time I have done my job.As for my point..

Coming from a position of knowledge is more powerful than coming from that of a learning stage, so choose your wording wisely.Also, reiterate to these people monthly what you do and your offer of the $500 referral fee.Now we’re to the type of person that you don’t know.You Never Know Who You’re Talking ToNever assume that someone is not worth promoting yourself and your services to.

@Solomon Solomonov @Dev Horn promotes a great brand.

Do you believe the real estate agents who promote themselves and certain markets through the  BP forums list properties for free when they are contacted?

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.