The Surplus Funds Podcast

Why working the leads you already have beats chasing new ones, and how to build a simple follow-up system around it. This episode covers a call, text, and voicemail rhythm, replying to responses quickly, color-coding a free Google Sheet, and running a weekly audit of your pipeline. Process education only, not legal advice; always confirm the rules in your own state.

Former homeowners in Alaska may be entitled to surplus funds left over after a foreclosure sale, but many never collect because notices go to addresses they no longer occupy and the claims process is rarely explained in plain terms. This episode breaks down who can file a claim, what documents are typically required, and why the deadline to act before funds are reported as unclaimed is the single most critical factor. If you lost a home to foreclosure in Alaska, or know someone who did, this episode gives you a clear starting point.

Oregon has two separate foreclosure pipelines — judicial tax foreclosures and non-judicial trustee's sales — and both can leave former homeowners with unclaimed surplus funds they never knew existed. This episode walks through the governing statutes, the step-by-step claim process, key deadlines, and what documents you need to file a successful claim in Oregon. Whether you are a former homeowner or someone helping connect people to their money, this is the practical breakdown you need.

Washington State surplus funds can sit unclaimed in county clerk offices for months after a foreclosure sale, and once the deadline passes, recovering that money becomes significantly harder. This episode breaks down how the Washington State surplus funds claim process works, what documents claimants need to file, and how surplus funds professionals can ethically help former homeowners recover what is rightfully theirs. Whether you are a claimant or someone building a business in this space, understanding the filing window and proof requirements is where everything starts.

Utah property foreclosure auctions regularly produce surplus funds that rightful owners never claim, and this episode walks through exactly how those funds are identified, who is legally entitled to them, and how to connect claimants with money before state deadlines expire. From reading county portal data to structuring a no-upfront-cost agreement, the episode covers the practical steps of navigating surplus funds claims in Utah. Whether you are researching your first case or refining your outreach process, this is a ground-level look at how the surplus funds business actually works.

Surplus funds deadlines are not suggestions — miss the wrong one and the county keeps every dollar, permanently. This episode breaks down how filing windows work in California, Florida, and Minnesota, and explains why applying one state's rules everywhere is one of the most costly mistakes in this business. You will learn how to find authoritative deadline information, why filing early matters even when a county is not yet reviewing claims, and how to build realistic timelines that protect your clients and your credibility.

Most people browse surplus funds lists and wait for something to happen. This episode breaks down a focused, three-step framework for actively hunting confirmed leads from public county records, narrowing your outreach to a quality batch before marketing, and pushing through the roadblocks that cause your competition to quit. The goal is a practical mindset shift from passive browsing to deliberate, research-driven prospecting.