"How did you get my address?"

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"How did you get my address?"

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Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 5 votes

I was just asked by a potential seller, via email, how I got their address. I used Listsource to pull my first list and sent out a mailer. Should I just mention the county assessor page? Lol

Does anyone have an example of how to respond?

Thanks,

Stephen

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Nicole A.Pro Member
Rental Property Investor · Baltimore County Maryland and Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
8y

Just tell them you used a service that pulls public records, such as homeowner information. Using the term "public record" might remind them that their information is no secret, and therefore, you did nothing wrong/illegal/shady in getting that information.

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  • Caleb Heimsoth
    Rental Property Investor · Durham, NC · Member since 2016 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    8y
    Your best course is to either not respond or just be honest. Don’t lie
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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    Why not just be honest?

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  • Nicole A.Pro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Baltimore County Maryland and Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8y

    Just tell them you used a service that pulls public records, such as homeowner information. Using the term "public record" might remind them that their information is no secret, and therefore, you did nothing wrong/illegal/shady in getting that information.

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    Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 5 votes
    8y

    Well it’s one of my first leads, but telling a seller I found them on whichever list seems like it’d make them feel uneasy. But I do agree that honesty and transparency is best.

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    Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 5 votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Nicole A.:

    Just tell them you used a service that pulls public records, such as homeowner information. Using the term "public record" might remind them that their information is no secret, and therefore, you did nothing wrong/illegal/shady in getting that information.

     I love this!! Thanks!! 

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  • Nicole A.Pro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Baltimore County Maryland and Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8y

    Part of this whole industry involves people feeling uneasy. But you can deliver the message in a manner that is friendly and informative. They'll learn something (or be reminded of it) whether they're happy about it or not. :-)

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  • Alexis S.
    New to Real Estate · Orlando, FL · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 11 votes
    8y

    During my day job when I get this question - I just tell them honestly. I use a vendor (similar to List Source) that pulls from public record or whichever other avenue I used to pull the information from,  like someone above suggested.  It's easier to remember the truth than a lie and ppl like honesty. Mostly everything can be found on the internet and I think most ppl understand that by now. 

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  • Matt P.
    Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2015 · 625 posts · 601 votes
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    Since this thread is one of the first links that pops up when I Google your name your cirty and "real estate" I'd tell the truth lol.
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    Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 5 votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Matt P.:
    Since this thread is one of the first links that pops up when I Google your name your cirty and "real estate" I'd tell the truth lol.

     Lol well I am super new

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  • Michael Randle
    Aurora, CO · Member since 2016 · 158 posts · 118 votes
    8y

    "Its on the front of the building..."

    But sarcasm aside, I would say something like "I got your address from the public record on file in *blah blah* county/city/state."

    Then follow up with the pitch,

    "I noticed you are getting tax bill for *property I want* sent to *out of area*, would you be interested in selling your out-of-area property?"

    Trying to think of a better term then out-of-area but you get the idea I assume.

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