DealMachine List Builder helps real estate investors find more deals in just a few clicks.
With List Builder, you can pull thousands of leads instantly into your CRM instead of paying per lead for lists that go out of date. Use quick filters to identify cash buyers, recently sold properties, free and clear properties, tax delinquents, and more! List Builder lives inside your existing DealMachine app to keep your business organized and simple.
Q: Can I draw a shape around an entire neighborhood and send mail to all the owners at once?
Yes, the DealMachine List Builder allows you to choose your geography as a first step. You can choose a zip code, city, county, or draw custom boundary lines with your native mobile app on the go, or at home on your desktop.
Q: Is there a separate app for the List Builder?
No, every DealMachine Plan simplifies your real estate business by living inside the same existing DealMachine mobile app. You'll find the List Builder in the Map tab.
Q: What types of lists can I pull with List Builder?
DealMachine List Builder provides the following Quick Filters (and 100+ more!):
MLS Active
MLS Pending
MLS Contingent
Recently Sold
Expired Listings
Owner Occupied
Out-of-State Owners
Absentee Owners
Corporate Owners
Vacant Homes
Adjustable Loans
Bank Owned
Cash Buyers
Free and Clear
High Equity
Low Equity
Tax Delinquent
Preforeclosures
Upcoming Auctions
Senior Owners
Tired Landlords
Zombie Properties
Probates
Intrafamily Transfer
Empty Nester
Likely to Move
Off Market
You can start with quick filters and add additional filters or create a new list from scratch by using DealMachine system filters, including the date last sold, assessed value, and more!
When creating filters, remember that DealMachine uses publicly available data from county records to determine property classifications. These classifications may affect how properties are categorized and can influence your filter results. For example, certain residential properties might be classified as apartments instead of multi-family homes, which could limit the properties returned in a Multi-Family filter.
Q: How can I create property lists with specific criteria?
Follow these steps to create targeted property lists:
1. Select your geography (county, ZIP code, etc.) in the Map tab.
2. Apply specific filters like Senior Owners, Tax-Delinquent, High Equity, Off-Market properties, or minimum bedrooms/bathrooms.
3. Click "Build List" for each area you want to include.
4. If your results are too limited, adjust your criteria and try again.
Pro tip: Start with broader filters first, then narrow down your results by adding more specific criteria incrementally.
Q: What is a Smart List?
A smart list keeps your list up-to-date automatically as new properties meet/no longer meet your criteria.
Q: How can I get access to DealMachine List Builder?
The List Builder is included in all 3 of DealMachine plans: Starter, Pro, and Pro Plus.
If you're not an existing DealMachine member, simply create an account and choose a DealMachine plan at DealMachine Sign-Up.
Q: Can I upload a list I already have into List Builder?
You can upload lists into your DealMachine CRM and keep them organized with custom names. Explore our guide on importing lists to learn more.
Ready to build a list via List Builder? Check this out: How to build your own List of properties using DealMachine's List Builder
Q: How can I find FSBO (For Sale By Owner) properties?
To identify FSBO properties in DealMachine, use these specific filter combinations: - Set "Owner-Occupied" to "Yes" (FSBO properties are typically owner-occupied) - Use the "Not Listed" MLS Status filter (FSBO homes aren't usually on MLS) - Focus on "Single-Family Homes" - Apply the "High Equity" filter, as FSBO sellers often have substantial equity - Optionally, filter for "Absentee Owner" to identify potentially motivated sellers
Q: Why can't I find properties with tax debt in certain areas?
DealMachine's property tax debt data includes properties where the owner has not paid taxes for the past two years and is updated annually. However, you may still not see the most recent tax-related information due to the annual update cycle. If timely tax delinquency data is critical for your workflow, consider consulting local county records for the latest information.
Q: What are some best practices for using filters effectively?
1. Start broad, then narrow down: Apply general filters first (location, property type), then add specific criteria.
2. Iterate and adjust: If too many filters reduce your results significantly, modify your criteria incrementally.
3. Account for data update schedules: Be aware that some data (like tax information) updates less frequently.
4. Create multiple lists with different criteria to compare and identify the most promising investment opportunities.
Q: What should I do if specific properties aren't excluded in my filtered lists?
If exclusions are failing, try revisiting the selected filters and verify whether exclusions like HOA properties or tax-delinquents are correctly applied in "All Filters" settings. If needed, reset filters and reapply them systematically.
Q: Why are my filters not working as expected?
Sometimes filters aren't excluding properties as intended because of logical inconsistencies. Filters in DealMachine operate on "AND" (all criteria must apply) or "OR" (any criteria can apply) settings. Review these settings to ensure exclusions are configured properly.
5. Ensure you review the "AND" vs. "OR" filter logic settings to align the results with your filtering goals: "AND" narrows down the results by requiring all criteria to match, while "OR" broadens the list by including entries that meet any one criterion.