Surplus Funds Lead Sources Explained: County Lists vs Trustees vs Court Records
Not all surplus funds leads are created equal.Where the data comes from determines how accurate it is, how competitive it will be, and whether it is even worth calling. Many surplus funds businesses struggle because they rely on a single source without understanding its limitations. Knowing where leads originate and how they differ is critical […]
Why Most Surplus Funds Businesses Fail in the First 6–12 Months
Most surplus funds businesses do not fail because the Surplus Funds Business doesn’t work.They fail because the setup is not consistent & is week. The first six to twelve months expose every mistake. Bad data, poor outreach, slow processes, and unrealistic expectations compound fast. What starts as excitement turns into frustration, wasted money, and stalled […]
How to Find Real Surplus Funds Leads (And Avoid Dead Lists)
Finding surplus funds leads is not the hard part.Finding real & Actionable claims is. Most people enter this business by buying county lists or third-party data, expecting to start closing deals. Instead, they spend weeks calling numbers that don’t answer, speaking to people who already filed claims, or discovering there was never a recoverable surplus […]
Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosures: What Every Asset-Recovery & Surplus Funds Professional Needs to Know
You’ve got leads popping up everywhere; foreclosure properties, trustee sales, surplus funds cases. But one big snag keeps tripping you up: understanding the difference between a judicial foreclosure and a non-judicial foreclosure. Get it wrong and you’re chasing dead-end leads, wasting time, missing out on claim opportunities. Because when you don’t know which process applies, […]
Best Cold Callers for Surplus Funds, Asset Recovery & Unclaimed Funds Businesses
When it comes to surplus funds, asset recovery, or unclaimed funds, deals don’t close themselves.They happen to close because someone picks up the phone and talks to the right person, the right way. That’s where trained cold callers make all the difference. Why Cold Calling Still Wins in the Surplus Funds Industry Most companies rely […]
How Long Does It Take to Claim Surplus Funds After Foreclosure?
Surplus funds, also known as excess proceeds, are the remaining funds left over after a property is sold at a foreclosure auction or tax deed sale. When a property sells for more than the amount owed in taxes, mortgage, or liens, the extra money is legally owed to the former homeowner—or in some cases, junior […]
The Best Skip Tracing Tools for Surplus Funds and Asset Recovery
Why the Right Data Is the Difference Between a Closed Deal and a Dead Lead If you’re in the surplus funds or asset recovery business, you already know the hard truth:Leads don’t mean much if you can’t reach the claimant. It doesn’t matter how good your list is.It doesn’t matter how skilled your cold callers […]
