EstateTrace Pre-Probate & Distress Signal Intelligence
EstateTrace
Pre-Probate & Distress Signal Intelligence

Know which properties
are about to move β€”
before anyone else does.

Providing time-sensitive intelligence about properties in transition. EstateTrace surfaces distressed and pre-probate property signal reports the moment public records indicate an opportunity, scored by urgency and delivered the same day. No subscriptions, no contracts β€” pay only for the reports you choose.

Launch Agent
1Γ—
Sold Once, Ever β€” First Buyer Only
3
Distress Tiers
44
States + D.C. Nationwide*
HOW IT WORKS

From public record directly to you, automatically.

EstateTrace continuously cross-references obituary records, county tax data, and property filings to surface estates and distressed properties before they hit the open market.

01
Signal detected
A property owner passes away β€” pre-probate, before any court filing or public estate record exists.
02
Scored & tiered
The report is classified Tier 1, 2, or 3 by urgency and verified against public property records.
03
You ask, we answer
Chat with EstateTrace β€” by county, metro, or zip β€” to see what's available right now.
04
Pay & receive
Pay by credit card or USDC, get the full report instantly. No account, no subscription, no waiting.
THE THREE TIERS

Urgency you can price.

Every report is classified by how time-sensitive the opportunity is β€” and priced accordingly. Because every report is sold exactly once, the one you find is one your competitors never will.

1Γ—
Every pre-probate and distressed property report is sold exactly once.
The moment you purchase a report, it's removed from inventory permanently β€” no other buyer will ever see it. You're never bidding against your own competitors for the same property.
Tier 1
Early Signal
Estate or ownership change detected. Likely 6–18 months from sale.
Typical Signals
  • Recent death of titled owner
  • Out-of-state heir identified
  • Property reported vacant
  • No will on file
  • Absentee ownership pre-dating death
$56–150*per report
Tier 2
Active Distress
Multiple compounding signals. Owner under real financial or legal pressure.
Typical Signals
  • Property tax delinquency, 1–2 years
  • Active contractor or HOA lien
  • Multiple out-of-state heirs
  • Mortgage in default
  • Code violations or expired permits
$74–198*per report
Tier 3
Critical Window
Forced-sale risk is real and imminent. The deal your competitors haven't found.
Typical Signals
  • Tax lien sale pending (3+ years delinquent)
  • Active foreclosure filing
  • Estate insolvency
  • Disputed or intestate heirship
  • Demolition order or active bankruptcy
$112–298*per report
* Nationwide Coverage & State Exclusions: Active in 44 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. Coverage excludes CA, OR, WA, CT, NJ, and MD as a matter of company policy, independent of any single state's current regulatory posture.

* Why prices vary within each tier: the exact price of any report depends on the property's estimated value, market velocity tier, and how many distress signals it carries β€” a higher-value property or one with multiple compounding signals (e.g., both a tax lien and an active foreclosure filing) prices toward the top of the range shown. You'll always see the exact price for a specific report before you pay.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Institutional-Grade Signal Reports.

Flippers and acquisition teams don't just buy distress tags β€” they buy real estate. Every report, at every tier, includes the same complete physical property specifications shown below β€” only the number and severity of distress signals changes by tier. Here's a Tier 3 example with all 5 compounding signals shown in full. (Owner and address details shown below are demonstration only.)

Birmingham, AL 35203
Jefferson County Β· Tier 3 Β· Critical Window
$112
Exclusive Β· Sold Once
Distress Signals (5 compounding)
Tax lien pending (3+ yrs delinquent) Β· Active foreclosure filing (Notice of Trustee Sale) Β· Estate insolvency Β· Disputed / intestate heirship Β· Active bankruptcy filing
Value Band
Under $150K
Match Confidence
High
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Architecture & Levels
1-Story Conventional Β· 1 level
Beds / Baths / Living Area
2 Bed / 1 Bath Β· 1,020 sq ft
Lot Size
0.22 ac Β· 9,583 sq ft
Foundation
Crawl Space
Roof
Gable/Hip Β· Asphalt Shingle
HVAC
Central Forced Air
Garage / Parking
1-Car Carport
Year Built (Effective)
1952 (Eff. 1971)
Decedent Tenure
41 years in home
Last Recorded Sale
1984 Β· $38,500
Property Address
Available after purchase
Parcel ID / APN
Available after purchase
Deceased Owner Name
Available after purchase
Heir Contact Info
Available after purchase
Full Lien & Tax Detail
Available after purchase
⚑ Factual Market & Equity Benchmarks
Est. Value (AVM)$135K
AVM Range$122K – $148K
County Assessed$108K
Annual Property Tax$1,940
Recorded Debt$0 Β· Free & Clear
Tenure Signal41 Years in Property
Distressed property reports deliver complete information with urgent deadlines β€” full property details and heir contact information.
HOW YOU PAY

No accounts. No subscriptions. Just Instant Fulfillment.

Every purchase is a single, complete transaction β€” pick your pre-probate & distressed property reports, pay once, get everything immediately. We never hold a balance or a standing relationship on your behalf. And once you buy a report, it's yours alone β€” it never goes back on the market.

1
Browse by chat
Ask EstateTrace what's available in your county, metro, or zip code.
2
Pick your pre-probate & distressed property reports
Select one or several β€” pricing reflects tier and bundle size.
3
Make Payment
Pay with credit card or send USDC from your digital wallet, to a unique address generated for your exact order.
4
Receive instantly
Full report delivered the moment payment confirms.
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New to digital wallets? Here's what "Send USDC" actually means.

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A digital wallet is an app β€” on your phone or computer β€” that holds digital dollars and lets you send them, the same way a banking app holds and sends regular dollars. USDC is a digital dollar: one USDC is designed to always equal one US dollar, so there's no guessing at exchange rates or value swings. It just moves like cash, but over the internet instead of through a bank.

When you're ready to buy, EstateTrace gives you a one-time payment address β€” built specifically for your order. You open your wallet app, paste in that address, enter the amount shown, and send it β€” much like a bank wire, but it usually confirms in seconds rather than days.

Why this is actually cheaper and faster than the alternative: USDC is built to keep transaction costs low β€” a typical payment costs a few cents or less in network fees, regardless of whether you're sending $30 or $900. Compare that to a traditional wire transfer, which often runs $15–30 and can take a full business day to clear, or to a credit card with a processing fee of 3%. The fee doesn't scale with the size of your purchase, and the money moves the moment you hit send β€” there's no waiting on banking hours or processing windows.

Don't have a wallet yet? Setting one up takes a few minutes through providers like Coinbase or Coinbase Wallet, and EstateTrace's chat assistant will walk you through it step by step β€” including how to fund it from a debit card or bank account β€” the first time you're ready to buy.