Business Applications of

Public Records Publications/Fax "1"

Accountants    Attorneys    Cleaning Services    Contractors    Financial Institutions 

Home-Based Services    Insurance Agencies    Interior Design  Large Employers    Media

Motels    Office Supply    Pest Control Companies    Realtors and Appraisers    Retailers

Wholesalers

Accountants  --

»New Business Licenses

                Send a brochure outlining what you can do for a new business to automate them so they can spend more time doing what they do best. Your brochure or letter might outline some of the various government reports & forms needed to be filled out periodically, how you can perform their payroll duties for them. A coupon for a discount to assist with the financial part of a business plan would be a good way to start a professional relationship.

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                You can send another brochure to individuals that have financed their new home or refinanced their existing home. Our Public Records Publications/Fax “1” report includes many of the addresses for these individuals. Your brochure or letter could explain the tax consequences of the purchase & mortgage. A letter to a present client congratulating them of their new purchase is a good way of keeping in contact with your clients. This report will also assist you in keeping abreast of market values in the area.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to offer credit counseling, not April of the next year. This type of service can develop more loyalty from your clients and continue to project a professional image in your client's eye..

»Marriage Licenses

                A source of new business, maintaining contact with present clients or a congratulatory letter to new clients. This report can also alert you of a change in filing status

»Building Permits

                Your client may be building a new home. You may be able to assist your client in how to structure payment to contractors & subcontractors to avoid the messy business of liens & incomplete work.

»Other Reports

                Divorces, Death Certificates, Bankruptcies etc. will alert you of any change in status that your clients or potential clients may be experiencing.

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Realtors and Appraisers

»Property Transfers

                  Warranty & Security Deeds- Prices of homes sold all homes sold, not those sold through the MLS. This report will assist you in keeping abreast of market values in the area. As often as possible, we have not only listed the legal description, but the address as well. You will learn the name of the Buyers & Sellers of all properties, not just those sold through the MLS system. A refinance or 2nd mortgage may become a lot or investment sale. Lot sale can mean people need to sell a house.

»Superior Court Lien & Quit Claims

                Liens may indicate builders who are facing financial problems; quitclaims are often used to transfer properties in divorce situations or among families.

»Foreclosures

                Banks or individuals may need the assistance of a Realtor to sell the foreclosed properties, Can indicate financial stress, Advertised in paper one month before.

»Superior Court Cases Filed                       

                Complaints & garnishments can indicate a change in financial condition.

»Magistrate Court Cases Filed        

                Small claims court, a first indication of a financial change.  Complaints can mean bad checks, dissatisfaction with services, etc.  Dispossessories indicate rents not being paid.  Garnishments indicate Court action for payment.

»State Court Cases Filed     

                Complaints can mean bad checks, dissatisfaction with services, etc.  Dispossesories indicate rents not being paid.  Garnishments indicate Court action for payment.

»Savannah Federal Court   

                Bankruptcies & wage earner status indicate Court action to administer many financial decisions.  Also, Chapter 11, 13.

»Building Permits

                A builder may need assistance in marketing a new home. In addition our report will give the approximate cost of construction, the size in square footage, and of course the location of the home being built. You may already have a prospect for this neighborhood. Current homeowners may have their current home to sell soon so not to pay two mortgages. You might offer a free competitive analysis of the home after construction is completed. Building permits will also offer an indication about how well a new subdivision is doing.

»Septic Tank Permits Issued            

                A first indication of a home being built & where & by whom.

»Divorces & Death Certificates filed

                Divorces filed usually indicate an opportunity for a listing & perhaps a future sale of another property. The deceased's estate may need a Realtor to sell a home; you may have missed a name when reading the obituaries. An unpleasant but effective way to obtain additional listings and sales. 

»Marriage Licenses Issued                

                Marriage indicates a combining of incomes, a different perspective of housing needs, Possible parental assistance in the purchase of a new home. A marriage may also provide the sale of the "extra home".

»New Business Licenses

                New Business may need a professional to locate a site suitable for type of business either for rent or purchase. You may become aware of a new service to save you money or time.

»Government Liens Filed                    

                Changes the flexibility of selling property titled in the seller's name, lien will most likely need to be paid at or before title transfer.

»Government Liens Canceled         

                An improved change in financial condition.

»Calendar of Events                               

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards in the car.

»Staying Informed

                Realtors & Appraisers have always had the reputation of knowing "What's Going on" in an area. Public Records Publications/Fax “1” was developed by a Realtor who felt the need to be better informed. By reading the Public Records Publications/Fax “1” report on a regular basis, you can enhance your professional image by being a source of information to those who rely on a well-informed professional.

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Attorneys --

»New Business Licenses

                Send a letter of congratulations outlining what you can do for a new business to protect them. Your brochure might outline some of the various legal entities a business can be, outline the benefits of being incorporated, having contracts with key employees, a policy manual, etc.

»Building Permits

                Your client may be building a new home. You may be able to assist your client in how to structure payment to contractors & subcontractors. Help your client protect themselves from liens with a procedure to protect them.  A suggestion to buy builders risk insurance may be appropriate. You may also be able to assist with the closing of a permanent loan.

»Property Transfers

                You can send another brochure to individuals that have financed their new home or refinanced their existing home. Our report includes many of the addresses for these individuals. Your brochure or letter could explain the legal consequences of the purchase & mortgage. A letter to a present client congratulating them of their new purchase is a good way of keeping in contact with your clients. This report will also assist you in keeping abreast of market values in the area. The new responsibility of a new home/mortgage may prompt the need for a new or updated will.

»Quit Claims and Liens

                Monitoring these types of filings could inform you of impending problems for a client

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to offer credit counseling or legal advice. This type of service can develop more loyalty from your clients.

»Marriage Licenses

                A congratulatory letter could be used to prompt the newlyweds into considering the need for a will or a prenuptial.

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Cleaning Services --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Every home sold needs their carpet cleaned, especially after the furniture has been moved all around. Maid service & house cleaning are desired by the new owners. They want to establish new cleaning habits, etc.  A free offer may prompt them to call or stop by your business for a quote.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Helps you maintain who is paying their bills on time, etc.

»Marriage Licenses

                Two incomes in a household mean more money can be spent on cleaning services.

»Building Permits & Septic Tank Permits

                Contractors and new homeowners want that new home free of dust and dirt. Some contractors can be persuaded that a clean home site during construction can connote a quality home & professional contractor. Septic tank permits are often the first indication of construction.

»New Business Licenses

                New business need cleaning services and they usually will stick with you from the start. 

»Calendar of Events               

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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Contractors --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Studies have shown that usually within six months of a purchase of a home, a major project such as a room addition, re roofing, electrical or plumbing or heat/air work will be performed. As a contractor, you have an opportunity to increase your business by targeting this purchaser by sending a post card or brochure to this individual every month for 3 to 4 months. Consider targeting in neighborhoods that are in transition or where you have done work before and mention that individual's name as a reference. Lot sales are prospects for new home construction. Refinancing or home equity loans can also be an indication possible home additions or other projects. This report will also effectively give you an idea of market values for homes & lots sold.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to handle any pattern of non-payment of services.  This also gives you the opportunity to monitor the actions of your competitors or subcontractors that may not be paying for their services.

»Marriage Licenses

                The beginning of a new family with two incomes. Their housing needs will be changing.

»Building Permits

                Monitor who is building where & for how much. Invaluable market information for you to keep an eye on trends developing. Which of your competitors is doing work for who and where.  New Building Permits  = Electrical, Roofing, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Painting, Landscaping, and Irrigation Systems Needed

»New Business Licenses

                Who is your new competition?  Who is a new subcontractor who would be competitive with their bid & grateful for a chance to prove themselves to you? New businesses often have remodeling or other projects in mind once they get their businesses established.

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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Financial Institutions --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                This report will assist you in keeping abreast of market values in the area. As often as possible, we have not only listed the legal description, but the address as well. More often than not, these new purchasers have not acquainted themselves with all the services available to them in this market. They may have become disenchanted with their lender or bank after the trauma of a house closing. Lot & vacant land sales are prospects for new construction loans. This report can also assist in the maintenance of any mailing list you may have.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to offer credit counseling, not when the loan becomes overdue. This type of service can develop more loyalty from your clients. It will also give you an indication of who may need more scrutiny on their loan application.

»Marriage Licenses

                Two incomes in a household mean more money can be spent on a savings program. The beginning of a new family with two incomes. Their housing needs may change and a potential mortgage.

»Building Permits

                Monitor which areas are developing the quickest, which contractors are building and need construction loans. Present customers may want to refinance after an addition or remodeling.

»New Business Licenses

                Send them a brochure describing what is unique about your services. Free checking with a minimum balance, your extended banking hours, your easy to read statements, etc.

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

»Staying Informed

                Bankers & lenders have always had the reputation of knowing "what's going on" in an area. Public Records Publications/Fax “1” was developed by a Realtor who talked with a lot of bankers who felt the need to be better informed. By reading the Public Records Publications/Fax “1” report on a regular basis, you can enhance your professional image by being a source of information to those who rely on a well-informed professional.

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Home-Based Services--

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                You can send a brochure to individuals that have financed their new home or refinanced their existing home. Our Public Records Publications/Fax “1” report includes many of the addresses for these individuals. Your brochure or letter could explain the type of services you offer and give you the opportunity to explain how these services are unique. A letter to a present client congratulating them of their new purchase is a good way of keeping in contact with your clients. This report will also assist you in keeping abreast of market values in the area. This report can also assist in the maintenance of any mailing list you may have.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to offer counseling, not when the payment becomes overdue. This type of service can develop more loyalty from your clients. It will also give you an indication of who may need more scrutiny when offering credit.

»Marriage Licenses

                A card of congratulations to a present or prospective client is a nice way of putting your name in front of an individual when they are feeling good about something.

»Building Permits & Septic tank permits

                Your client may be building a new home. A brochure to a prospect outlining your services may prompt a need for your service.

»New Business Licenses

                New businesses need services too. Send a letter congratulating them for taking the plunge & what your service can do for them as a new business owner. The personal touch may prompt them to call or stop by your business.

»Calendar of Events               

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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Insurance Agencies --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                The individuals that purchased a home & financed a property are potential customers for you in 8 to 9 months when their homeowner’s policy will be coming due. Put them in your tickler and contact them.  Home Equity loans are often used for the purchase of an auto. A brochure about your auto rates may prompt them to call you for a quote.

                The purchase of a home and the worry of a home loan mean added responsibilities to an individual & family. This presents an excellent time for you to contact a present or potential client about reviewing their life & health insurance needs.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to offer credit counseling, not when the payment becomes overdue. This type of service can develop more loyalty from your clients. It will also give you an indication of who may need more scrutiny when offering credit.

»Marriage Licenses

                A card of congratulations to a present or prospective client is a nice way of putting your name in front of an individual when they are feeling good about something. Two incomes in a household mean more money can be spent on a savings program. The beginning of a new family with two incomes. Their housing & automobile needs will be changing, each with an opportunity for insurance needs, including the need for life insurance.

»Divorces Filed

                Lack of coverage from an ex-spouses' policy may have been overlooked. A savings program may be needed for the children's education.

»Building Permits

                New buildings and additions need builder's risk policies. The value of the dwelling has increased with remodeling or an addition and a policy review may be in order. When the building is complete, a permanent policy will be needed.

»New Business Licenses

                New Business Licenses = New Clients, send a brochure to every business that could possibly need your service. A free offer may prompt them to call or stop by your business.

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

»Death

Be prepared to help spouse or client needs before they call.

»Staying Informed

                Insurance brokers have always had the reputation of knowing "What's Going On" in an area.

Public Records Publications/Fax “1” was developed by a Realtor who talked with a lot of insurance brokers who felt the need to be better informed. By reading the Public Records Publications/Fax “1” report on a regular basis, you can enhance your professional image by being a source of information to those who rely on a well-informed professional.

INSURANCE P & C

-- Monitor lots to sell Builder's risk

-- Monitor sales to contact in 9 months

-- Monitor sales to cancel or contact existing customers

-- Monitor first and second mortgages for extra business

-- Monitor liens for contractors, owners, etc

-- Monitor divorces filed to take people off policies

-- Monitor marriage to put people on policies especially auto

-- Monitor complaints to check on customer’s financial status

-- Monitor new business licenses to solicit new business

-- Monitor new building permits

    --- Additions mean extra coverage

    --- New construction means new policies

    --- Owners as contractor may need builder's risk

-- Septic tanks are often issued before building permits

-- Death certificates indicate the loss of customer and the need to process paperwork

-- Calendar of events, get out, socialize and meet new people and customers

INSURANCE HEALTH AND LIFE

-- New home, new responsibilities mean additional coverage

-- Marriage licenses are source of new leads or extra coverage

-- Divorces mean one spouse may lose coverage and needs other coverage

-- Complaints indicate possible change in financial status

-- Building permits indicate new responsibilities

-- New Business Licenses = new employees, partners, etc. all needing new or additional

         Health and life

-- IRS liens indicate change in financial status

-- Calendar of events = meet people and new customers

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Interior Design --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Studies have shown that usually within six months of a purchase of a home, a major project such as a room addition, re-roofing, electrical or plumbing or heat/air work will be performed. As an Interior Designer, you have an opportunity to increase your business by targeting this purchaser by sending a post card or brochure to this individual every month for 3 to 4 months. Consider targeting in neighborhoods that are in transition or you have done work in before and mention that individual's name as a reference. Lot sales are prospects for new home construction. Refinancing or home equity loans can also be an indication possible home additions or other projects. This report will also effectively give you an idea of market values for homes & lots sold. The personal touch may prompt them to call or stop by your business.

» Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Your review of these cases filed will alert you of any possible financial problems your clients may be experiencing and the present is the time to handle any pattern of non-payment of services.  This also gives you the opportunity to monitor the actions of your competitors or subcontractors that may not be paying for their services.

»Marriage Licenses

                The beginning of a new family with two incomes. Their housing needs will be changing. They maybe considering a baby room or study.

»Building Permits

                Monitor who is building where & for how much. Invaluable market information for you to keep an eye on trends developing. Which of your competitors is doing work for whom.

New Building Permits  =interior & exterior opportunities

»New Business Licenses

                Who is your new competition? Who is a new subcontractor who would be competitive with their bid & grateful for a chance to prove themselves? New business often have remodeling or other projects in mind once they get their businesses established.

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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Large Employers --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Property Sales will keep managers aware of market values in areas. This is important information to pass on to transferees coming to the area. A call to Public Records Publications/Fax “1” for a search by subdivision will give the transferee some ammunition when negotiating for a home.  The

property sales can also be used to keep Human Resource departments aware of address changes of current and past employees.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Court cases can alert management of potential problems of employees.

»Marriage Licenses

                The employee's filing status and insurance coverage may need to be updated.

»New Business Licenses

                This report may indicate a business venture being started by a current employee.

»Divorces filed

                This report would indicate a change in filing, a possible change in address and a change in insurance coverage.

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Media --

»New Business Licenses

New businesses are excellent prospects to promote their new business or service. These new advertisers are in need of a marketing plan that you can help with.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                Court cases can alert management of potential problems of employees. Check Financial Status of Current Customers

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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 Motels --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Large tracts of acreage and commercial properties may indicate new competition or new business coming to the area.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                May indicate which commercial accounts are experiencing financial difficulties.

»Marriage Licenses

                Keep track of marriage licenses and every year mail them a coupon for a romantic dinner & stay for their anniversary and maybe even Valentine's Day.

»Building Permits

                Send a sales person by to the site of a large construction project, introduce themselves to the foreman, have a discount plan for multiple night/multiple guests that an out of town contractor could use to house these workers for a long time.  Building Permits may also indicate new commercial accounts that will have out of town visitors who need your services. Consider offering a weekly rate to these type of customers.

»New Business Licenses

                A brochure describing your meeting facilities, room rates, etc. could attract new commercial business.

»Calendar of Events               

Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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Office Supply--

»New Business Licenses

New Business Licenses can provide an opportunity for you to service new customers. Send a credit application along with a brochure of your services. This report will also alert you of any new competition so you can adjust your advertising and promotion.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                This report will assist in monitoring the financial status of some of your customers and vendors.

Building Permits

                Monitor who is building where & for how much. Invaluable market information for you to keep an eye on trends developing. New Building Permits  = Electrical, Roofing, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Painting, Landscaping, and Irrigation Systems Needed Keep an eye on out of town contractors who could use your services.

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Pest Control Companies--

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

Each of the home sales needs both pest control and termite bonds.

»Building Permits

Talk with the new homeowner or the builder about treating the site before ad during construction.

»Septic Tank Permits Issued            

                A first indication of a home being built & where & by whom.

»New Business Licenses

                These new businesses will need pest control & possibly a termite bond.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                This report will assist in monitoring the financial status of some of your customers and vendors. 

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 Retailers  --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                A special offer may prompt them to call or stop by your business. Property Sales and Building Permits = Updating of Lists for Direct Mail

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                A customer or vendor with financial difficulties may need temporary understanding & flexible payment arrangements.

»Marriage Licenses

                A letter of congratulations with a get one free offer may bring them in the store. Remember that these newly weds have a double income and will be spending money on setting up a new household or making changes to an existing one.

»Building Permits

                The names that appear in this report have a need for new appliances, decorating, new furniture, paint, carpet, and other services that you can supplement or offer a package deal. This report will also alert you of any new competition so you can adjust your advertising and promotion.

»New Business Licenses

                New Business Licenses can provide an opportunity for you to service new customers. Send a credit application along with a brochure of your services. This report will also alert you of any new competition so you can adjust your advertising and promotion.

»Divorces Filed

                This report will indicate a new household may be created.

Calendar of Events             

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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 Wholesalers --

»Property Transfers & Mortgages

                Large commercial tracts can indicate a new customer or additional competition in the area.

»Court Cases & IRS Liens

                This report will assist in monitoring the financial status of some of your customers and vendors.

»Building Permits

                Monitor who is building where & for how much. Invaluable market information for you to keep an eye on trends developing. New Building Permits  = Electrical, Roofing, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Painting, Landscaping, and Irrigation Systems Needed

»New Business Licenses

                This report can provide your sales people with new leads on a weekly basis.  It can also indicate any new competition in the area.

»Calendar of Events               

                Social events are a good opportunity to meet old & new friends.  Take plenty of business cards & perhaps keep some brochures in the car.

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