Tips For Extracting the Most Value From Water Shutoff List - ** Requires a bit of reading***
Hey everyone! This post is only for those who want to put in work and donāt like the easy way out š For those pulling the water shut-off lists, instead of starting off by blindly cold-calling the entire list, here are some tips Iāve learned to help you prioritize and extract the best leads: 1. Cross-check with county records ā Check if any of these properties that have the water shut off are also tax delinquent or in pre-foreclosure. These owners may have a higher level of motivation to sell 2. Match with code violations ā Cross-reference the water shut-off list with your local code violations list. If a property has shut-off water AND multiple city violations, thereās a good chance itās a deal. 3. Check for eviction filings ā A property with a water shut-off and recent eviction filings could point to a tired landlord. If the home is vacant and making the landlord no money, it might be a hot leadāespecially if theyāre not a big-time investor. 4. Filter for vacant properties ā Water shut offs plus vacancies often indicate more motivated sellers. 5. Talk to neighbors ā Neighbors might know details about the property or its owner. They might even be frustrated with the propertyās condition and willing to helpāor they could be considering selling their own home. 6. Analyze for development/ home builder opportunities ā Check if the land could be valuable to developers or home builders in the area. 7. Drive for dollars ā If youāre local, drive by the properties on your list to spot the most visibly distressed homes. Hope this helps you narrow down and maximize your efforts! These tips can help you extract the hottest leads from this already great list. 2025 is not just about brute force. We have to use our brains as well. No shortcuts!