The previous owner may have had a handyman, but the buyer starts from zero.
Handyman play · New homeowner marketing
New homeowner handyman offers, mailed while the punch list is fresh.
New buyers hold an inspection report full of small fixes and a long list of their own. Spur finds each new owner from county records, writes a welcome card with a half-day offer, and mails it about 30 days after closing.
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Kevin Bauer8314 Hidden Oaks DrRaleigh, NC 27615Scan to send your punch list
Kevin B. sent his inspection list · 6 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
30 daysafter closing is the best time to mail
10% offa first-visit offer that starts the relationship
Monthlynew owner lists refresh from county records
The problem
New owners have a list and no handyman.
Buyers spend on movers, furniture, and repairs, so small fixes slide down the list.
By the time a buyer posts for a recommendation, a competitor has often replied.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a closed sale to a booked half-day.
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See it in Spur
A new homeowner list for handyman services
Sample Raleigh, NC buyers from the last 60 days. Names are partly masked.
Sold last 60 daysOwner-occupiedBuilt before 2000Radius 10 mi of baseNot a past customer
- Kevin B.8314 Hidden Oaks DrBuilt 1994 · 3 bedClosed 24 days ago
- Ben & Ana P.12 Fairhaven CtBuilt 1989 · 4 bedClosed 41 days ago
- Ravi K.209 Quail RunBuilt 1996 · 3 bedClosed 33 days ago
- Hannah & Joe L.86 Cedar Lake DrBuilt 1992 · 4 bedClosed 18 days ago
- Tom W.3 Oakmont PlBuilt 1985 · 3 bedClosed 52 days ago
AI draft for Kevin B. · 8314 Hidden Oaks Dr
Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the neighborhood. New homes come with a punch list from the inspection and another from living there: railings, doors, caulking, smoke detectors.
Book a half-day and we'll knock out as much as we can. Your first visit is 10% off. We are insured and background-checked.
Scan the code to send your list.
Marcus Reed · Fix-It Pros Handyman · (919) 555-0168
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
Why new owners make good handyman customers
A new buyer holds two lists. One comes from the inspection: items the seller agreed to fix, items they declined, and items marked for monitoring. The other comes from living in the house for a few weeks. Together they are a ready-made handyman job, and the buyer usually has no one to call.
Timing matters. In the first two weeks the owner is unpacking. After ninety days the list has been tackled or forgotten. Thirty days after closing is a good middle: the owner has noticed what needs fixing, is still motivated, and has not yet committed to a provider.
Welcome offers beat hard sells. A first-visit discount is easy to accept and lets you show careful work. Customers who see a tidy, punctual job are the ones who book a second visit and refer neighbors.
Use county records. Sales are public. Spur pulls recent transfers in your territory every month, so you do not track listings or watch for sold signs.
Partner with agents and inspectors. They meet buyers before anyone else and are often asked for a reliable handyman. A short card for them makes you easy to recommend, and your mailing makes you known to the buyers themselves.
Turn the first visit into a plan. Offer a spring and fall checklist at a small discount. A new owner who signs up is worth many one-time jobs.
If you can, ask agents for permission to leave a homeowner welcome kit with your card at closing. A warm hand-off from the person who just helped them buy often converts better than any mailing alone.
Keep a tidy, one-page punch list template you can fill in with the owner during the first call, so the half-day can be planned accurately and nothing important is forgotten.
7×+return on a year of Spur Team from monthly new owner mailings
One repeat customer pays for the year.
- Spur Team: $49/mo billed annually = $588/yr
- 40 welcome cards a month for 12 months at $0.94 each = $451
- 16 new customers (~$350 per visit, 2 visits) ≈ $11,200
Example math. Response and repeat rates vary by market and price. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual new-mover mailing
What you needThe usual waySpur
Fresh county sales every monthBulk new-mover lists bought once✓ Built in
Mailed 30 days after closingMailed whenever the list arrives✓ Built in
Welcome copy naming real fixesA generic coupon✓ Built in
Scans tracked per cardNo view of who looked✓ Built in
Runs automaticallyRebuilt by hand each time✓ Built in
New Homeowners by the numbers
Why new owners are worth reaching
Public
record of every sale, filed with the county, so new owners can be found without third-party lists
Inspection
reports routinely list repairs and maintenance items a new owner must address
7×+
return on a year of Spur Team from monthly new owner mailings
FAQ
Handyman new homeowner questions
How do I find new homeowners for handyman services?
Spur pulls recent sales from county records inside your service area and refreshes the list every month.
When should I mail a new owner?
About thirty days after closing, once they have unpacked but before they have found a provider.
What should the welcome offer be?
A modest first-visit discount, such as 10%, that is easy to accept and lets you show careful work.
Should I work with inspectors and agents?
Yes. They meet buyers first. Give them a short card describing your half-day visit and how to book it.
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