You've been there, staring at an LLC name, knowing a real business is hiding behind those letters, but spending precious hours digging through websites and databases to make the connection. It's tedious, time-consuming, and not the best use of your expertise. Tracking down the real owners behind commercial properties can feel like detective work.

That's about to change. Prospect by Buildout has just rolled out a transformative AI Owner Research feature that does the heavy lifting for you, revolutionizing how you validate ownership details and freeing you to focus on what really matters: closing deals.

AI-Powered Ownership Research: Beyond the LLC Veil

When you're prospecting, time is literally money. Every minute spent on manual research is a minute you're not engaging with potential clients. Prospect by Buildout's new AI capabilities tackle this challenge head-on by automatically conducting web research on your behalf.

Here's what the new AI Owner Research feature delivers:

Uncovering the Businesses Behind Legal Entities

When you encounter a property owned by an LLC or similar entity, the AI immediately goes to work:

• Business Identification: The system scans the web to identify the actual business operating behind that legal entity
• Comprehensive Details: When a match is found, you'll see the business name, website, and phone number (when available)
• Transparent Reasoning: The AI shows you exactly why it made the connection, giving you confidence in the results

No more guesswork, no more tedious searches, just clear, actionable ownership information at your fingertips.

AI Verification: Actionable Insights at Your Fingertips

Even the most accurate contact information is only valuable if it's useful in practice. That’s why Prospect by Buildout goes one step further, focusing on delivering actionable details you can immediately leverage in your outreach efforts:

• Contact Validation: The AI automatically searches the web to confirm and validate the ownership contact details already in the system. This ensures that you’re working with active, up-to-date information that can guide your next steps effectively.
• Source Transparency: "AI Verified" contacts are flagged with links to the sources, allowing you to quickly review the supporting evidence and act with confidence.
• Fresh Discoveries: The system doesn’t stop at verification. It proactively searches for new data, providing additional "AI-sourced" phone numbers and email addresses when available, so you always have the clearest path to connect with property owners.

It’s not just about getting data; it’s about making sure the details you have can drive meaningful progress. Whether through validation or discovery, the focus is on equipping you with actionable insights that keep your momentum strong.

Focus Where It Matters: Highest Confidence Prospects

In the competitive world of commercial real estate, efficiency isn't just about saving time—it's about directing your energy where it will generate the greatest returns.

Prospect by Buildout now elevates all AI-researched contacts to a "Highest Confidence" section, creating a clear hierarchy of prospecting opportunities. This intelligent prioritization ensures you're focusing your outreach efforts on the contacts most likely to yield results, maximizing your productivity and conversion rates.

Enhanced Privacy Controls for Team Collaboration

Beyond the powerful AI research capabilities, Prospect by Buildout has also introduced thoughtful privacy enhancements for team accounts:

• Default Privacy: All lists are now private to the creator by default
• Selective Sharing: Lists can be shared with specific team members as needed
• Activity Protection: Any activities or notes logged during outreach are only visible to users with access to that list

These privacy controls ensure that your prospecting work remains protected while still enabling collaboration when and where it matters.

Key Takeaways: Work Smarter, Achieve More

The new AI Owner Research capabilities in Prospect by Buildout represent a significant leap forward in commercial real estate prospecting:

• Save Time with Automation: Reduce hours of manual research through AI-powered ownership validation.
• Gain Actionable Insights: Use AI-verified and sourced details to ensure every contact drives meaningful progress.
• Prioritize the Right Leads: Focus on "Highest Confidence" prospects for better productivity and higher conversion rates.
• Protect Your Data: Take advantage of enhanced privacy controls to secure prospecting lists and activities.

Having accurate and timely information is critical for staying ahead in the commercial real estate industry. Automating the research process with Prospect by Buildout lets you focus less on searching and more on closing deals.

Transform your prospecting workflow with Prospect by Buildout's AI Owner Research. Discover how this powerful feature can elevate your commercial real estate business with greater efficiency and effectiveness.