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MEI Group

Skip Tracer

Arlington, TX · On-site

Maintain regular communication with third-party repossession agents, providing real-time updates on leads, addresses, and vehicle locations. * Document all skip tracing efforts, findings, and updates ...

PLACE

Real Estate Agent

Sheboygan Falls, WI · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

Responsibilities Ready to Make More Money in Real Estate-Faster? We're looking for driven, business-minded agents who want to skip the guesswork and plug into a proven system that gets results-right ...

The Williamson Group

FL

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

The Williamson Group

Real Estate Agent

Englewood, FL

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

The Williamson Group

FL

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

The Williamson Group

Real Estate Agent

Punta Gorda, FL · On-site

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

The Williamson Group

FL

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

The Williamson Group

Real Estate Agent

Sarasota, FL

Consistent, Qualified Lead Flow -- Skip the cold prospecting. We keep a steady stream of vetted ... Active real estate license (required) * Prior sales experience (a plus, not mandatory) * Comfort ...

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How much do real estate skip tracing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for real estate skip tracing in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is real estate skip tracing?

Real estate skip tracing is the process of locating property owners, especially those who are difficult to find or have outdated contact information. This service is commonly used by real estate investors, agents, and wholesalers who want to connect with owners of vacant, abandoned, or off-market properties. Skip tracers use a variety of tools and databases to uncover current addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and sometimes even relatives or associates. The goal is to establish direct communication with property owners for potential deals or to resolve outstanding transactions.

How does a real estate skip tracer typically collaborate with real estate investors and acquisition teams?

Real Estate Skip Tracers work closely with real estate investors and acquisition teams by researching and locating property owners who may be difficult to contact. They use specialized databases, public records, and investigative techniques to gather up-to-date contact information, enabling teams to reach potential sellers quickly. Regular communication with investors ensures priorities are clear, and skip tracers often provide detailed reports or leads to support the team's outreach efforts. This collaborative workflow helps streamline the acquisition process and increases the chances of securing off-market deals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a real estate skip tracing specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Real Estate Skip Tracing Specialist, you need strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with real estate processes, often supported by experience in data research or collections. Proficiency with skip tracing software, online databases, public records searches, and CRM systems is typically required. Excellent communication, persistence, and problem-solving abilities help build rapport with hard-to-find individuals and overcome obstacles. These skills are crucial for efficiently locating property owners or leads, directly impacting the success of real estate investments and transactions.

What is the difference between Real Estate Skip Tracing vs Debt Collector?

AspectReal Estate Skip TracingDebt Collector
CredentialsResearch skills, familiarity with public recordsKnowledge of debt laws, communication skills
Work EnvironmentReal estate agencies, private investigatorsDebt collection agencies, financial institutions
Industry UsageReal estate transactions, property ownersLoan recovery, overdue accounts
Search IntentLocate property owners or tenantsLocate debtors for collection

While both roles involve locating individuals, Real Estate Skip Tracing focuses on finding property owners or tenants for real estate purposes, whereas Debt Collectors locate debtors to recover owed funds. The skills and environments overlap but serve different industry needs.

Infographic showing various Real Estate Skip Tracing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,972 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Asset Investigations PAID- Intern (Skip Tracing Focus)

Cleveland, OH • On-site

National Asset Recovery Specialists
Finance and Insurance • 11 - 50 employees
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$15/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description:

National Asset Recovery Specialists, Inc. (NARS) is seeking a highly analytical, technically capable intern (paid) with a strong interest in investigative work and skip tracing within the automotive repossession industry. This is not a general internship—we are looking for someone who wants to develop into a professional investigator or skip tracer and is comfortable working with data, research tools, and complex problem-solving.


The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Pre-Law, or a related field with an investigative focus, and demonstrates a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically under pressure.


In this role, you will learn how trained skip tracers legally locate assets, identify alternative addresses, analyze digital and public data, and support real-world recovery operations. This position is best suited for someone who is curious, persistent, and motivated to build a career in investigations or intelligence-based work.



What is Skip-Tracing?

Skip tracing involves gathering, analyzing, and verifying information to locate individuals who have disappeared, whether intentionally or unintentionally. It’s a critical tool in modern investigations, helping to reunite families, recover debts, serve legal documents, and even assist in criminal investigations.


What Careers Could a Career in Skip Tracing Lead to?
  • Debt collectors and collection agencies: To locate debtors who have defaulted on payments.
  • Law enforcement: To find fugitives or missing persons, and more.
  • Private investigators: For various types of cases, including missing persons and fraud investigations.
  • Process servers: To deliver legal documents to individuals who are difficult to locate.
  • Real estate investors: To find property owners for potential deals.
  • Law firms: To locate witnesses, heirs, or parties in a lawsuit.
  • Insurance companies: To investigate fraud or locate beneficiaries.
  • Repossession Agents: To find individuals who have defaulted on loan payments for vehicles or other assets.
  • Journalists: To find sources or subjects for stories.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Conduct online research (OSINT) to legally locate individuals
  • Analyze public records, databases, and digital footprints
  • Use tools like Thompson Reuters CLEAR, TLO, LexisNexis, and skip tracing software
  • Build investigative reports and case notes
  • Verify addresses, employment, and asset information
  • Collaborate with investigators and field agents


Why This Internship is Different:

  • Work on real, active cases
  • Learn techniques used by licensed private investigators
  • Gain experience in data analysis and investigative strategy
  • Build a strong resume for law enforcement and legal careers


Schedule & Flexibility:

We recognize that interns balance academic responsibilities and professional development, and this internship schedule can be structured to accommodate your University and class commitments.

  • Part-time: Approximately 20 hours per week
  • Pay: $15.00 per hour.
  • Days: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
  • Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Opportunities to adjust hours based on academic schedule
  • Onsite: this paid-internship is on-site only. Remote work is not available.

This schedule provides real-world experience while allowing you to maintain your academic priorities.



What We're Looking For:

  • Students pursuing Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Law, or related degrees
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable with technology and research tools
  • Curious and analytical mindset
  • Professional handling of confidential information
  • Strong communication skills


Path to Full-Time Employment:

This internship is designed to serve as a direct pipeline into a full-time investigative career with National Asset Recovery Specialists, Inc. Interns who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, dedication and the ability to apply skip tracing techniques effectively may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation.


High-performing interns may also be offered the opportunity to continue working with our team after the internship concludes, supporting active cases and further developing their investigative skillset alongside our full-time professional skip tracers. This provides a unique opportunity to transition from a student role into a career-track position, gaining continued hands-on experience in asset location, investigative research, and real-world casework within the automotive repossession industry.


Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Criminal Justice, Law, Pre-Law, or a related field
  • Ability to perform analytical research and interpret data to support investigative efforts
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and accountability
  • Basic proficiency with computers, online research, and data entry systems
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow established procedures
  • Willingness to learn and apply skip tracing and investigative techniques