Can I Select Homes or Apartments from a Resident/Occupant List?

Dwelling type selection from a resident/occupant list is certainly available. The three main types of dwelling selections are: homes, apartments, and spaces. Homes are defined as those residential dwellings that have a primary address only e.g. 1234 Main St. Apartments are those residential dwellings that have both a primary address and a secondary address e.g. 1234 Main St Apt 105. Typical secondary address abbreviations for apartments are APT or UNIT. A third type of dwelling selection is spaces which refers to mobile homes or trailers. Spaces are defined as those residential dwellings that have both a primary address and a secondary address e.g. 1234 Main St Spc 155. Typical secondary address abbreviations for spaces are SPC (space) or TRLR (trailer).

Smart marketers use dwelling type selection to target their direct mail campaigns to those most likely to respond. The homes only selection works well for companies selling home improvement services like remodeling, reroofing, landscaping, siding, etc. Real estate agents and brokers often use the apartments only selection to reach renters who may be candidates for purchasing a home. Depending on the marketer and what they sell or offer, spaces can either be included or excluded from the resident/occupant list selection.

Be sure to consider dwelling type selection when defining your resident/occupant list selections.

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