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Public records, plain English.
Playbooks, comparisons, and field-tested tactics for local service businesses who want leads from the source — building permits, home sales, and new business filings.
- IndustryMay 9, 20267 min read
How Real Estate Agents Use Public Records to Find Seller Leads
How real estate agents find listing leads in public records — building permits, home sales, and business filings that signal a future seller.
- GuideMay 6, 20265 min read
What Are Building Permit Leads (And Why Every Contractor Needs Them)
Building permit leads are the most underused lead source for contractors. Here's what they are, why they work, and how to start using them today.
- IndustryMay 6, 20265 min read
How Plumbers Get Leads from Building Permits (Without Cold Calling)
Building permits are a goldmine for plumbers. Here's which permits to look for, what they mean, and how to reach the homeowner first.
- GuideMay 6, 20266 min read
New Homeowner Marketing: The Complete Guide for Service Businesses
New homeowners spend more in their first year than any other time. Here's how to reach them at the perfect moment — and what to say when you do.
- ComparisonMay 6, 20265 min read
ZipSignal vs PropertyRadar: Which One Is Right for Your Business?
PropertyRadar is built for real estate investors. ZipSignal is built for local service businesses. See how the two compare and who each is for.
- IndustryMay 6, 20265 min read
5 Ways Electricians Can Use Public Records to Find New Customers
Permits, home sales, and new business filings are loaded with leads for electricians. Here are 5 ways to turn public records into paying customers.
- GuideMay 6, 20265 min read
Building Permit Leads vs Home Sale Leads: What's the Difference?
Permit leads and home sale leads come from public records but work very differently. Here's which is better — or why to use both.
- IndustryMay 6, 20266 min read
How CPAs and Attorneys Get Clients from New Business Filings
Every new LLC needs an accountant and a lawyer. Here's how to find them the day they file — before they've picked either.
- ComparisonMay 6, 20265 min read
ZipSignal vs Buying Lead Lists: Why Fresh Beats Cheap
Bought lead lists are cheap, but stale and shared. Here's why real-time public records leads convert better — and cost less per closed job.
- IndustryMay 6, 20266 min read
HVAC Leads from Building Permits: A Step-by-Step Guide
Building permits are the best untapped lead source for HVAC contractors. Here's exactly which permits to target and how to turn them into booked jobs.
- GuideMay 6, 20266 min read
How to Find Homeowners Who Just Bought a House in Your Area
New homeowners are the highest-intent leads for service businesses. Here are 4 ways to find them — from free DIY methods to AI-powered automation.