Can I try skip tracing before committing to a large purchase?

Yes! There are no monthly commitments or subscriptions. You only pay for what you use. Start with a small test batch of 500-1,000 leads to see our accuracy and speed before scaling up.

How Skip Tracing Works | Step-by-Step Guide

The Most Affordable & Accurate Skip Tracing

Trusted by over 10,000+ real estate professionals, investors, and agents across the United States

85%

Avg accuracy rate

$0.02

Per Lead (Normal Trace)

5-15 min

Average Processing Time

Up to 8

Up to 8 Phone Numbers Per Lead

Why Choose Tracerfy for Skip Tracing?

We've built the most cost-effective and reliable skip tracing platform for real estate professionals

Industry-Leading Pricing

At just $0.02 per lead, we're up to 10x cheaper than competitors like BatchLeads, BatchData, and PropStream while maintaining superior accuracy.

Lightning-Fast Results

Most skip tracing jobs complete in 5-15 minutes. No waiting days for results. Upload your list and get verified contact data almost instantly.

Comprehensive Data Coverage

Up to 8 phone numbers and 3 email addresses per lead. We provide landlines, mobile numbers, line types, current addresses, and property owner names.

70-95% Match Rate

Our proprietary algorithms deliver industry-leading accuracy. Find more property owners with verified, up-to-date contact information.

API Integration Ready

Seamlessly integrate our skip tracing API into your CRM, workflow, or custom application. Same great pricing, automated at scale.

Purpose-Built for Real Estate

Designed specifically for real estate investors, agents, wholesalers, and call centers.

DNC Scrubbing Available

Scrub your phone lists against Federal DNC, State DNC, DMA, and TCPA Litigator databases before you start dialing. 1 credit per phone.

Skip Tracing in 5 Simple Steps

Our streamlined process makes it easy to find property owner contact information. Upload your list, let our system work, receive verified phone numbers and emails in minutes, and scrub for DNC compliance before you start dialing. Here's exactly how skip tracing works at Tracerfy:

Step 1

Upload Your Property List

Start by uploading a CSV file containing your property data. Your file must include address, city, state and owner first and last name.

Accepted formats: CSV files only
Minimum records: 1,000 leads required for web upload
Required data: Property address, owner first & last name, city, and state
Processing time: Instant upload and validation

Step 2

Map Your Columns

Our system automatically detects your CSV columns. Simply confirm which columns contain your address, city, state and owner first and last name.

Auto-detection: Smart column matching saves you time
Flexible mapping: Works with any CSV format
Preview data: See how your columns will be processed
Validation: Instant feedback on data quality

Step 2: Select required columns for property owner data - Tracerfy interface

Step 3

Review & Submit Order

Confirm your column selections and ensure your data looks correct before submitting for processing.

Verify mappings: Double-check column selections match your data
Data validation: Ensure addresses and names are present
Credit system: 1 credit per lead deducted from your balance
Instant processing: Results start generating immediately after submission

Step 3: Confirm column selection before submitting - Tracerfy confirmation screen

Step 4

Receive Your Results

Get your skip traced results delivered to your email within minutes. Download your enriched CSV with verified contact information.

Fast delivery: Results in minutes, not hours
Email notification: Instant alert when results are ready
Download anytime: Access from dashboard or email link
Complete data: Phone numbers (up to 8), emails (up to 3), and mailing addresses

Step 4: Export skip traced results via email - Tracerfy delivery system

DNC Scrubbing Checks

Federal DNC Registry

State DNC Lists

DMA Preference Lists

TCPA Litigators

Step 5 — Recommended

Scrub for DNC Compliance

Before you start calling, we highly encourage scrubbing your phone list against Do Not Call registries. TCPA violations can cost $500–$1,500 per call — DNC scrubbing helps you stay compliant and avoid costly fines.

One-click from results: Scrub directly from your completed trace
Comprehensive checks: Federal DNC, State DNC, DMA & TCPA Litigators
Affordable: Just 1 credit per phone number checked
Clean list download: Get a separate CSV with only DNC-free numbers

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Watch Our Step-by-Step Tutorial

See the entire process in action. This video walkthrough shows you exactly how to upload, map, and receive your skip traced results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how our skip tracing process works

You need address, city, state and owner first and last name. The more complete your data, the better your match rate will be.

Most lists are processed within 5-30 minutes. Larger lists (10,000+ records) may take hours. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready.

Your CSV will include: verified phone numbers (up to 8 per lead), email addresses (up to 3), current mailing address, property owner name, and phone line type (mobile/landline).

Our average match rate is 70-95% depending on data quality. You only pay $0.02 per record you upload, regardless of whether we find contact information or not.

Yes! Our API allows you to integrate skip tracing directly into your CRM or workflow. Same pricing, same fast results. Learn more about our API.

Yes, our web upload requires a minimum of 1,000 records per batch. For API users there is no minimum.

We accept CSV (comma-separated values) files. Your CSV must include address, city, state and owner first and last name. ZIP code is optional. Our smart column mapping works with any CSV format.

Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your data with third parties. Your property lists and results are completely private and accessible only to you.

Tracerfy is significantly more affordable. At $0.02 per lead, we're 5-10x cheaper than competitors like BatchLeads ($50-100/month + per-lead fees), PropStream ($99/month), and BatchData ($0.05-0.10/lead). Plus, we offer better match rates. See detailed comparison.

Yes! There are no monthly commitments or subscriptions. You only pay for what you use. Start with a test batch of 1,000+ leads to see our accuracy and speed before scaling up. Get started now.

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How Skip Tracing Works at Tracerfy