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Distress Detection

AI identifies distress signals: pre-foreclosure, tax delinquent, code violations, vacant, probate. Find motivated sellers automatically. Feeds into MantisScore.

Motivation indicators that predict who's ready to sell.

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Distress Signals We Detect

Each signal indicates potential motivation to sell.

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Pre-Foreclosure

Notice of default, lis pendens filings. Homeowners at risk of losing their property.

High - Timeline pressure
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Tax Delinquent

Unpaid property taxes. Risk of tax lien sale or foreclosure.

High - Financial pressure
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Code Violations

Building code violations, unpermitted work. Fines accumulating.

Medium-High - Problem property
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Vacant Property

No occupants, mail returned, utilities off. Often indicates neglect or burden.

High - Carrying costs
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Probate

Property inherited through estate. Heirs may not want to keep.

Medium-High - Liquidation interest
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Tired Landlord

Long-term rental owner, out-of-state, multiple properties. Management fatigue.

Medium - Lifestyle change

Stacking Distress Signals

One distress signal is good. Multiple signals are better. When signals stack, motivation multiplies.

Example: High-Motivation Lead

Pre-ForeclosureTax DelinquentVacantAbsentee

Pre-foreclosure + tax delinquent + vacant + absentee owner = extreme motivation. Call today.

FlipMantis lets you filter by multiple distress types and shows combined indicators on each lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distress signals does FlipMantis detect?
FlipMantis identifies pre-foreclosure, tax delinquency, code violations, vacant properties, probate filings, and tired landlord indicators. These signals are factored into MantisScore.
How does distress detection work?
AI aggregates public records data: court filings (foreclosure, probate), tax records (delinquency), code enforcement databases, utility data (vacancy indicators), and ownership patterns (absentee, duration).
Why are distressed properties good leads?
Distressed property owners have external motivation to sell: financial pressure, timeline constraints, or problem properties. They're more likely to accept below-market offers for speed and convenience.
Can I filter leads by distress type?
Yes. Filter your lead lists by specific distress indicators. Focus on pre-foreclosures one week, tax delinquent the next. Stack multiple distress types for highest motivation. Try it free.

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