Importing a skip trace file correctly is essential to ensure you're targeting the right properties and leveraging valuable data like age, bankruptcy, and deceased status. This guide outlines key recommendations to help you clean and prepare your file before importing it into your system.

Pre-Import Checklist

 1. Confirm Address Fields

  • Ensure both Property Address and Mailing Address are present in the file.
    Important: If you mistakenly import the Mailing Address as the Property Address, you may end up targeting the wrong location.

2. Golden Address (If Available)

  • Some skip trace vendors provide a "Golden Address"—a more reliable or recently updated address.
    If available, make sure to import this address into your system.

3. Bankruptcy Data

  • If your file includes bankruptcy information, format the data as follows:

    • Replace all "Y" (Yes) with 1

    • Replace all "N" (No) with 0

4. Deceased Status

  • If your vendor includes deceased flags, do the following:

    • Rename the column to: Estate

    • Replace all "Y" with 1

    • Replace all "N" with 0

5. Age Data / Senior Status

  • If age is provided, you can filter by seniority (55+).

    • Rename the column to: Senior

    • Add a 1 for individuals 55 years or older

    • Add a 0 for individuals under 55

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