Off-Market Companies?

[Deondra Carter]

Hi BP, 

Lately, I've been getting emails from off-market companies claiming to have listings in my market, one guy emailed me from London claiming to have a listing in new york city that another company (in another state) had already sent me. I've heard from other agents that these companies often don't even have access to the owners. Does anyone have insight into these companies, are they legit? Where are they getting these leads from?  Thanks.