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- April 03, 2017
- byKimberly Faber
We recently conducted a survey of over 400 private investigators to better understand which databases they prefer to use, how many they are subscribed to, and what the average private investigator pays per month for these services.
Which Databases Do Private Investigators Use?
According to our research, most private investigators use a combination of databases
*Other:
- ADD
- Affirm
- BellesCamp
- Black Book
- Credit Bureau
- Datalink
- Denspri
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Transportation
- Diogenes
- Equifax
- E-Verify
- Intellius
- LexisNexis
- Melissadata
- MRIS
- Open Online
- Pacer
- PallTech
- Persopa
- PDJ Services
- Publicdata.com
- RapidCourt
- Response Resource Inventory
- Skopenow
- Spokeo
- Student Clearinghouse
- StumptheMonkey
- TracersInfo
- TransUnion
- US Info Search
- Westlaw
- Zaba Search
How Many Databases Do Private Investigators Use?
According to our research, the average private investigator is subscribed to 2.5 databases
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How Much Do Investigators Spend on Databases?
Most private investigators spend less than $100 per month on databases
Which Databases are the Most Accurate?
Investigators in our survey of 450 investigators said the Top 3 most accurate databases are Tracers, TLO, and IRB.
Top 10 Most Accurate Databases
Investigators listed the database(s) they found most accurate, and were able to list more than one.
Opinions from the Investigator Marketing Group on LinkedIn
In a discussion about databases separate of our survey, investigators shared their perspective on which databases they use and why.
'We've been using idiData a lot lately, and we have been pleased with the accuracy of their people searches and phone numbers. We also use IRB Search and are looking for another one. We got rid of TLO because we felt the data had gone down hill.'
Christopher A. Borba
'Experian, Findmyskip, Delvepoint and IRBsearch and SkipSmasher are my main go-to databases right now. Why? These produce the best results and are consistent with a 90% hit rate for my Texas skips.'
Valerie McGilvery
'I use IRBSearch, Delvepoint, IDI, and Enformion. They all work well. IDI is great for skip tracing. I found out about Delvepoint after Valerie McGilvrey wrote about it in either a forum or blog (I forget what one). Just trying Enformion, it seems to be ok, nothing special about it. I quit using TLO months ago. Not really worth the headache anymore.'
Joshua White
'I agree with all the above as I have used them with a degree of success. In all fairness, I have not used IDI as yet but it is on my check-out list. As to Enformion, I find they have an exceptional product with more searches being added in the future. The CS is hands down the best support I have seen to date which to me is just as important as the data they provide. Certainly in my 'go-to' data provider.'
Gregory J. Garrett
'I use IRB and Tracers. Between the two I have been able to find what I need. Another data source for real estate is DataTree.'
Andrew Schmidt
'I use Tracers and IRB. Always use two sources to check accuracy. Any investigators knows to verify any information by two means. Using two commercials databases is not a two step verification, but may be your only option. Tracers gives me full DOB and SSN up front. Both are set up with a credit card for auto billing. Saves me time. One of them has a small monthly fee I don't like, but it is no big deal.'
Leon Ives
'TLO and Accurint. I've used them side-by-side on all my cases for several years. I have to say that Accurint is a very distant second place as far as the freshness of their locate information. I almost never find locate information in Accurint that isn't in TLO, and TLO almost always has information that is fresher and/or isn't in Accurint at all. Lexis Nexis needs to give Accurint some serious upgrades.'
Jim Cronin
'I use IRB for the majority of the time as it seems to be the most consistent. I have an associate who uses CLEAR which i have become very impressed with. CLEAR has pulled info not located in IRB or TLO. Depending on the amount of searches you do per month would depend on which one offers the best bang for the buck. IRB is a pay as you go but clear is a monthly fee of around $1200 i think. Plus you can add other options to CLEAR. You can also get three user accounts for that price if I'm not mistaken.'
Chad Compton
'I use IRB, TLO, and am trying IDI, which is new. Each has its strengths and weaknesses but among the three, I usually get what I need.'
Beryl Gorbman
'Tracers for the social/dob, TLO for the good stuff!'
Richard Knaeble
'TLO is good but would be even better if they provided the search scope to show the parameters of the results (date ranges covered, jurisdictions searched, etc.).'
Kelly Cory
'I prefer IRB. I like their billing, their results, their consistency, and you get full SSN.'
Ann Lane
'I use IRB, TLO, and Tracers. All three every case. They all have some information that the other databases don't. I think TLO has more accurate phone numbers and email addresses, and IRB's locate/address updates are more up to date.'
Wendy Sullivan
'TLO, IRB, and Accurint/Lexis. Each seems to have their strong and weak points, but I think TLO is the beefiest.'
Eli Rudenick
'We use the larger ones like TLO and IRB, but there are some smaller agencies out there that specialize in various sectors such as transportation, financial, etc.'
Chris Cavallo
'Sometimes when people look for people and assets they rely heavily on the available databases. Please understand that these databases, while helpful, do not always yield the final result that you need to solve your case. Start first with the databases such as, TLO, IRB, Microbuilt, Tracers, Skip Max and Locate Plus.'
Chris Garner
'The main players we all know are TLO, IRB, and Tracers. TLO is poor for asset searches, missing vessels, aircraft and more. TLO has a nice layout, the GUI is easy to navigate. I know many of them over there, but their customer service is far better than IRB. IRB might be a little more accurate in skips and it has more data, e.g. asset info.'
Darren Epstein
Further Reading on Databases and Searches
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Our deal-finding philosophy is built on a common-sense process. It takes work, but yields higher returns and lower costs than the get-rich-quick schemes.
We have tons of satisfied users across the USA. Here’s a tiny portion of the messages we’ve received from fellow genies.
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Wanting to buy a lot I found. Owner is deceased. All records show no living relatives. No one has paid taxed in 7 years. Really...
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Tyler U.
This was such a tough deal, but worth every bit of effort. We purchased the property for around $44k paying each heir $4k, sold...
David K.
I used Skip Genie to locate the owner of a property which had a house on it and two lots next to it that they owned. The end re...
Will A.
Well, I did my first real skip tracing today. There’s a vacant house next to the one I’m working on, a duplex, that...
Scott B.
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Lawrence T.
Already got a bite.. I’ve been trying to find this lady for a while. Your service looks promising.
Cecil C.
Top of the line product. In about two weeks we closed an estate lead.
Jay K.
I used skip genie and my first cold call landed me $9k profit on the first number listed the owner answered.
Wanting to buy a lot I found. Owner is deceased. All records show no living relatives. No one has paid taxed in 7 years. Really want this lot. What do I do?
Skip genie is the real deal. Found me everything in minutes.
Glad we could help. You’re a prime example of someone who has good data, but needs help when skip trace reports just aren’t enough. We’ve got great data, but we’re more than just a data provider. No other service like us.
This was such a tough deal, but worth every bit of effort. We purchased the property for around $44k paying each heir $4k, sold it for around $62k!
Freaking awesome! Way to persist through to the finish.
I used Skip Genie to locate the owner of a property which had a house on it and two lots next to it that they owned. The end result was I received the owners name, address and phone number, found the owner and we now have the house and two lots under contract for $78k.
All said and done we are going to rehab the house on the lot and sell for $155,000 and then we will build two houses on the other lots and sell for same ARV or higher. I would highly recommend skip genie…Thanks guys!
We love hearing success stories. Phew…that’s an impressive return, David
Well, I did my first real skip tracing today. There’s a vacant house next to the one I’m working on, a duplex, that I’d like to buy. Totally empty, both units, and the city was out there 2-4 weeks ago cleaning up the yard. I have sent this guy “5 letters and never a response”. I actually wrote each letter myself and spoke directly about the deal and made it real, not a blanket letter. Nothing.
I got this free trial for Skip Genie a few weeks ago and thought, alright whatever. It’s worth a shot. It’s free anyway. It took 2 minutes to create the free trial account. I entered in the info and in about 10 seconds had 15 number to try. I was shocked when the first number I tried I got the guy, and he wants to make a deal happen. The seller said he just didn’t read anyone’s letter!
So so glad you decided to give skip tracing a try. You’re forever spoiled, now. LOL 🙂
Skip Genie is the bomb. In less than 5 minutes I got the name, current phone number, and email address of the daughter on a target house that was being held in a trust. One simple text and a dialogue started.
Y’all are the best, hands down! Thanks for coaching me through that big deal a few weeks ago…other investors tried to get for years lol, I won that race.
I use Skip Genie and just connected with a potential Whale of a deal. Love it.
Oh yea man. I actually heard you on a podcast and said I’ll try this out. Got in touch with the father. The son and owner works on an oil tanker and I was able to begin the conversation. He’s motivated. A potential 20k deal we shall see.
Sweetness. Thanks for sharing Rauf. Happy Fishing!
You’re giving away the farm for the price of the cow! This is what sets aside skip-genie from being just your “run of the mill” best skip trace tool in the industry. It’s the additional value that you give to your clients with education that they can implement to grow their business. It’s like they bought skip tracing and got a coaching program thrown in.
Thanks for the kind words. Your message will encourage many others to take action.
My first test was very successful! I couldn’t find a guy anywhere, and I found him on skip genie. I think it could be a pretty good deal.
I swear by skip tracing! Your program is top notch.
I appreciate that Ryan. You’re proof that it works if you’re willing to do the work.
Dude let me tell you, I followed every single step from Larry Higgins, and my company closed one of its Biggest Deals yet, here in TN just a few weeks ago! Now I Wash and Repeat. I now focus on finding the people who truly need help like tax delinquent, loan in default, deceased owner, expired listing, and give them a call!!
All of these people, more times than often are practically waiting on a phone call from superman to practically help them out of their situation. This will cost you time more than money, but the return is incredible.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was pretty happy myself on our first skip trace deal. It’s a whole different realm of fun isn’t it?
Already got a bite.. I’ve been trying to find this lady for a while. Your service looks promising.
Hope it works out for you. Let me know if you need help.
Top of the line product. In about two weeks we closed an estate lead.
I used skip genie and my first cold call landed me $9k profit on the first number listed the owner answered.
Nice job Jay…don’t get spoiled though lol…they don’t all go quite so quick and easy.