Scope of Each Search

A property search focuses specifically on real estate holdings — deeds, mortgages, tax assessments, and ownership records. An asset search is broader, encompassing property plus vehicles, business interests, UCC filings, judgments, liens, and other valuable holdings.

Think of a property search as a subset of a full asset search. If you only need to know about real estate, a property search is sufficient. If you need the complete financial picture, you need an asset search.

When to Order Each

Order a property search when you need to verify ownership, check for liens or encumbrances, or assess real estate holdings for a specific jurisdiction. This is common in real estate transactions, title searches, and pre-foreclosure due diligence.

Order a full asset search when you need to assess someone's overall financial position — for judgment enforcement, divorce proceedings, pre-litigation assessment, or business due diligence.

Using Both Together

For judgment enforcement and divorce cases, we recommend starting with a full asset search, then drilling deeper into specific property records as needed. This gives you the broadest view first, then detailed documentation for specific assets.

1SkipTrace offers both services individually and as part of comprehensive packages tailored to your specific use case.

Feature	Asset Search	Property Search
Real Property	✓ Included	✓ Included
Vehicles	✓ Included	✗ Not included
Business Interests	✓ UCC filings	✗ Not included
Judgments & Liens	✓ Included	Liens on property only
Bankruptcies	✓ Included	✗ Not included
Best For	Litigation, enforcement	Real estate transactions