How It Works

From address to answers
in under 5 minutes.

Our system aggregates public records from hundreds of authoritative sources and delivers a clear, organized report faster than you can finish your coffee.

FCRA Disclaimer: This report is compiled from publicly available records and is not a consumer report as defined by the FCRA. It may not be used for tenant screening, employment decisions, insurance underwriting, credit evaluation, or any other FCRA-regulated purpose.

1

Enter the property address

Type any U.S. residential address into our search bar. We support single-family homes, condos, townhouses, multi-family units, and even vacant land parcels across all 50 states.

  • Auto-complete suggestions as you type
  • Supports all 50 states and U.S. territories
  • No account needed to start your search
2

We search 250+ databases in real time

Our system cross-references county records, federal agencies, environmental databases, tax assessors, and building department records simultaneously.

  • County recorder & assessor offices
  • FEMA, EPA, and federal databases
  • Tax assessor & deed records
  • Building department permit records
  • Court records & lien filings
3

Receive your comprehensive report

In under 5 minutes, you'll receive a clear, color-coded report with risk indicators, source citations, and plain-language summaries that anyone can understand — no legal degree required.

  • Color-coded risk indicators
  • Every finding cited with its source
  • Downloadable PDF report
  • Shareable secure link for your agent
  • 30-day monitoring for changes

Speed & Reliability

Built for speed. Backed by accuracy.

Under 5 Minutes

Average report delivery time across all property types

250+ Sources

Federal, state, and county databases cross-referenced

99.7% Accuracy

Every data point verified against primary sources

All 50 States

Complete nationwide coverage with county-level detail

After Your Report

Share, download, and monitor.

Download as PDF

Professional, print-ready PDF with all findings, source citations, and risk ratings. Perfect for closing files.

Share Secure Link

Send a password-protected link to your agent, lender, or attorney. They can view without creating an account.

30-Day Monitoring

We watch for new liens, permits, or ownership changes and alert you immediately if anything updates.

Need it for a closing deadline?

Most reports are delivered in under 5 minutes. If our system needs additional time to verify complex records, we'll notify you immediately — and you'll never wait more than 24 hours.

Don't buy blind.

Join 140,000+ homebuyers who made smarter decisions with a HomeTrace property history report.

Starting at $5.99 · 30-day money-back guarantee · No account required

FCRA Disclaimer: This report is compiled from publicly available records and is not a consumer report as defined by the FCRA. It may not be used for tenant screening, employment decisions, insurance underwriting, credit evaluation, or any other FCRA-regulated purpose.