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

Your best course is to either not respond or just be honest. Don’t lie

Why not just be honest?

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.

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.

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!! 

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. :-)

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. 

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.

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

"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.