What Distress Signals Does PropIntel Track?
What Distress Signals Does PropIntel Track?
PropIntel aggregates five categories of distress signals directly from county government sources — no third-party data brokers, no stale aggregator feeds. Each signal independently indicates a motivated seller or an undervalued asset. Combined, they form the Distress Score that lets you filter and rank opportunities at scale.
The Five Distress Signal Categories
1. Tax Delinquency
A property owner who hasn't paid property taxes is under financial stress. PropIntel tracks delinquency amounts, years outstanding, and certificate status. Learn more →
2. Lis Pendens
A lis pendens is a recorded notice that a lawsuit affecting title is in progress. Most commonly signals foreclosure, but also covers divorce, contractor liens, and boundary disputes. Learn more →
3. Probate
When a property owner dies without a living trust, the property enters probate. Heirs often want to liquidate quickly and frequently sell at a discount. Learn more →
4. Code Violations
Active code enforcement actions indicate absentee owners, deferred maintenance, or vacant/abandoned properties. Learn more →
5. Vacancy & Abandonment Indicators
Derived from utility disconnect records, USPS vacant delivery flags, and assessed conditions data.
How PropIntel Sources This Data
All distress data is pulled directly from county government sources — never from Regrid, ATTOM, or any third-party aggregator.
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