Skip Tracing: Turn Addresses Into Phone Numbers
This is how you scale cold calling. Instead of manually hunting numbers one-by-one, skip tracing matches phone numbers to your address list so you can move fast, dial more, and book more inspections.
Tools You Can Use to Get Phone Numbers
There are multiple ways to attach phone numbers to your address list. The right choice depends on how fast you want to move and how much you want to scale.
TruePeopleSearch
A free lookup tool where you can manually search property owners one at a time.
- Good for small batches
- No upfront cost
- Manual & time-intensive
Website: truepeoplesearch.com
FastPeopleSearch
Similar to TruePeopleSearch. Allows individual lookups by name and address.
- Good backup tool
- Free to use
- Still manual work
Website: fastpeoplesearch.com
Bulk Skip Tracing
Submit your entire list for manual skip tracing and get phone numbers matched in bulk.
- Fastest way to scale
- Saves hours of manual work
- Ideal for 500–5,000+ records
We’ll cover pricing, accuracy expectations, and workflows next.
Free tools are great when starting out. But if you want to book 3–5 inspections per hour consistently, bulk skip tracing is where scale really begins.
How To Use TruePeopleSearch & FastPeopleSearch
If you are manually skip tracing, follow this exact process so you match the correct owner and get the best phone number possible.
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to TruePeopleSearch or FastPeopleSearch.
- Select the “Address” search option.
- Enter the full property address (street, city, state).
- Review the results carefully.
- Find the owner name that matches your sheet.
- Click into that record to view phone numbers.
How To Match Correctly
- Match the first and last name exactly.
- Confirm the address aligns with your list.
- Ignore unrelated relatives at different addresses.
- Prioritize the most recently updated phone numbers.
If the property owner is 55 years or older, the landline number is often accurate. If a mobile number is listed, that is often accurate as well. Results vary, but your job is to attempt every viable number.
Manual skip tracing works — but it takes time. In the next section, we’ll talk about when manual work makes sense and when it’s smarter to scale with bulk skip tracing.
Turn Your List Into Dial-Ready Leads (Skip Tracing)
You now understand targeting and data sources. The next step is adding real phone numbers so you can actually execute the script and book inspections. Upload your list and we’ll return it with verified owner contact data.
- Owner phone numbers added to your existing list
- Ideal for storm areas, absentee owners, aged leads
- Fast turnaround so you can start calling immediately
- Upload formats .CSV / .XLS / .XLSX
Pro Tip: Start with your highest-intent list first to maximize booked inspections.
Next Module: Cold Calling (What to Say + When to Call)
Now that you have a call-ready list, the next step is the part that produces inspections: the conversation. In the next module we’ll break down exactly what to say, how to say it, and how to time your calls so you reach more homeowners.
What We’ll Cover
- The exact opener (and how to sound natural)
- How to handle the first 10 seconds
- How to ask for the inspection without sounding pushy
- Common objections + quick responses
Best Times to Call
- Best days/times for contact rate
- How to test and find what works in your market
- How to track contact rates inside your sheet
- How to adjust your call windows weekly