Skip Tracing for Curative Title & Dirty Deeds
Find heirs. Solve title defects. Bridge genealogy research to real contact information.
The Heir Problem: Names Aren't Phone Numbers
You've mapped the family tree. You know who the heirs are. But genealogy research doesn't give you phone numbers. SmartSkip bridges the gap between Ancestry research and actual conversations with heirs—with relative and associate data included free.
What Are Curative Title & Dirty Deeds?
Curative Title Work
Identifying and resolving defects in property titles—missing signatures, breaks in chain of title, unreleased liens, deceased owners with no probate, and unknown heirs.
- Missing signatures on old deeds
- Breaks in the chain of title
- Unreleased liens or mortgages
- Deceased owners with no probate
- Unknown or missing heirs
Dirty Deeds Investing
Properties with clouded or defective title that scare away traditional buyers. Often involves deceased owners where no probate was filed and heirs are scattered.
- No probate ever filed
- Heirs scattered and unknown
- Multiple generations without transfers
- Properties undervalued or stuck
- Consolidate fractional interests
"Dirty deed deals aren't about finding motivated sellers—they're about solving problems no one else wants to touch."
The Workflow: Ancestry + SmartSkip
Ancestry tells you who inherits. SmartSkip tells you how to reach them. You need both to close dirty deed deals.
Build the Family Tree (Ancestry)
Start with the deceased owner. Find obituaries, map descendants, identify all living heirs who would inherit.
Find Contact Info (SmartSkip)
Search heir names in SmartSkip. Review phone numbers, emails, and addresses. Check relatives to confirm identity.
Cross-Reference & Verify
SmartSkip's relative data reveals family members you may have missed. New names go back to Ancestry for verification.
Contact, Negotiate & Close
Reach out to each heir. Explain their interest. Negotiate to purchase fractional interests. Clear the title.
Relative Data Is Non-Negotiable
Curative title work is fundamentally about family connections. Skip tracing services without relative data only give you direct contact info—that's not enough when you need to find 15 heirs across three generations.
- See siblings, children, parents, spouses in every search
- Relationship status helps confirm identity
- One search often reveals multiple heirs
- Relatives and associates included FREE with every search
"If your skip tracing service doesn't include relative data, it's not built for curative title work. Period."
Why Curative Title Investors Choose SmartSkip
Free Relative Data
Relatives and associates included with every search—no extra cost
Relationship Status
See 'spouse,' 'child,' 'sibling' to confirm identity and approach
Deceased Indicators
Identify which individuals are deceased so you can trace to their living heirs
More Relatives
Returns more relatives on average than competitors
High Activity Scores
80+ activity score on first phone 86% of the time
Manual Searches
Search one heir at a time as you build out the family tree
Record Storage
All searches saved—never pay twice for the same search
Deep Dive: The Complete Guide
Read our comprehensive blog post on skip tracing for curative title and dirty deeds—including detailed workflows, tips for finding heirs, and why relative data is essential.
Read the Full GuideStart Finding Heirs and Closing Dirty Deed Deals
SmartSkip's relative data, relationship status, and high-quality contact information bridge the gap between family trees and closed deals.
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