Listsource: No results

[Nick M.]

Hi All,

In parts of New Jersey where I'm interested in purchasing quads, no results appear within Listsource.  I know for a fact that quads exist in the particular cities and county of interest.

In a situation where Listsource does not produce any results, what's the best way to then find property addresses for quads that I can then use for a direct mail campaign?

Thanks!

[Steven J.]

Its highly possible that your local cities simply don't collect and report the data that you are choosing to filter. I found the same problem in my area. Among the 6 cities I wanted to check out only 1 reported having any 3 bedroom houses. Obviously, that wasn't accurate. 

Whenever I am pitched about the next amazing software that finds properties for me I don't believe it works in my area because my area simply doesn't report the data in an accurate, timely matter if at all. 

What this means for you is that no one else can use list source either. You'll need to find another strategy to find motivated sellers. What I've found is that I can go through recent and past court filings of probate, divorce, and foreclosures through the court records search online. I collect that list and then  can cross reference it against recorded documents at the court house. Those that show up with their names on mortgages are my prime targets to go after with direct mailing. Its tedious and can be quite a bit of work but that just means others won't be doing for that exact reason.