How To Deal with Unethical Cold Calling Methods From Real Estate Agent

[TomCollins]

I got a business card on my house when I got home from work, with a "hand written" note on the back. It said "Would you consider selling your (scratched out h) property to a prospect of ours? If you would, call me @ (scratched out 775) xxx-xxxx. Ask for xxxx."

It looks pretty authentic as a hand written note, although closer examination made me believe it was printed on the card. Someone at work who grew up in the printing business also agrees that it is likely printed on the card. I'm not opposed to selling my house and moving into something smaller and closer to town, but selling a house and moving can be expensive and a hassle, so it would have to be worth my while.

This just seems like an unethical way of soliciting business. I have a feeling that when I call, the prospect will have dried up, but she will be willing to sell my home. Pretty sleazy if you ask me. So I think I'll have a little fun with this. I figure I call her back, and tell her I'm interested in selling, but ask for an absurdly high price.

But I suck at these ideas on how to screw with her head. Any ideas OOT?