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Purchasing Referral Leads

Learn about email and dashboard purchase methods to secure exclusive leads quickly with transparent pricing

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Written by Brandon Austin
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Purchasing Referral Leads

Quick Answer

You can purchase referral leads two ways: click "Purchase Lead" in email notifications for Stripe checkout, or click "Purchase for $XX" in your dashboard for in-app payment. Both methods require an approved listing and valid payment method, deliver instant contact information, and cost the same ($29-$395). Purchases are final with a 7-day quality guarantee, and the lead immediately becomes exclusively yours with full contact details accessible via email and your Purchased tab.

Overview

Purchasing referral leads is a straightforward process designed for speed and transparency. Whether you prefer email notifications or dashboard browsing, the system ensures you have all necessary information before committing to a purchase. Understanding both purchase methods, the payment process, and post-purchase access helps you respond quickly to valuable opportunities while managing your investment effectively.

Two Ways to Purchase

Method 1: Email Purchase

How It Works:

  1. Receive email notification about new match

  2. Review lead description and qualifying questions

  3. Click "Purchase Lead" button in email

  4. Redirect to Stripe's secure checkout

  5. Complete payment

  6. Receive follow-up email with contact info

  7. Lead appears in dashboard Purchased tab

Best For:

  • Quick decisions on familiar lead types

  • Mobile purchasing

  • Time-sensitive opportunities

  • Professionals who prefer email workflow

Method 2: Dashboard Purchase

How It Works:

  1. Log into Leads Dashboard

  2. Browse New tab for available leads

  3. Optional: Click to Lead Details page

  4. Review all information except contact details

  5. Click "Purchase for $XX" button

  6. Complete payment in pop-up window

  7. Access full contact info immediately

  8. Receive confirmation email

Best For:

  • Comparing multiple opportunities

  • Detailed evaluation before purchase

  • Bulk purchasing sessions

  • Desktop-based workflow

Pre-Purchase Evaluation

Information Available Before Buying

In Email Notification:

  • Lead category/specialty

  • Brief description

  • Qualifying question responses

  • Location

  • Exact price

  • Source publication

In Dashboard (New Tab):

  • All email information plus:

  • Days until expiration

  • More detailed preview

  • Ability to compare leads

  • Filtering/sorting options

In Lead Details Page:

  • Complete description

  • All qualifying responses

  • Special requirements

  • Timeline needs

  • Everything EXCEPT name/contact

Evaluating Lead Quality

Green Flags - Strong Indicators:

Indicator

Why It's Good

Action

Clear, specific needs

Higher conversion

Purchase quickly

Urgent timeline

Motivated to hire

Respond within 1 hour

High-value qualifying answers

Better ROI

Worth premium price

Exact specialty match

Your expertise fits

High priority

Local + language match

Trust factors

Excellent opportunity

Red Flags - Caution Signs:

Warning Sign

Concern

Action

Vague description

Unclear needs

Skip or investigate

Already has provider

May be comparing

Consider passing

Unrealistic expectations

Difficult client

Evaluate carefully

Outside expertise

Can't serve well

Hide lead

Too far away

Service challenges

Check virtual options

Price Evaluation Framework

Quick ROI Calculation:

(Average Case Value × Your Conversion Rate) ÷ Lead Price = ROI Multiple

Example:

  • Average case: $3,000

  • Conversion rate: 15%

  • Expected value: $450

  • Lead price: $125

  • ROI Multiple: 3.6x (good)

The Purchase Process

Email Purchase Detailed

Step 1: Email Arrival

What You See:

  • Subject: "New Lead Match: [Category]"

  • Lead description

  • Qualifying details

  • Price clearly stated

  • "Purchase Lead" button

Step 2: Click Purchase Button

What Happens:

  • Redirects to Stripe checkout

  • Secure external page opens

  • Invoice auto-generated

  • Your email pre-filled

Step 3: Stripe Checkout

Payment Page Shows:

  • Lead reference number

  • Exact amount due

  • Payment form

  • Security badges

  • Terms acceptance

Step 4: Enter Payment

Options Available:

  • Saved card (if returning customer)

  • New credit/debit card

  • Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover

  • Billing address required

Step 5: Confirmation

Immediately After Payment:

  • Stripe confirmation page

  • Email receipt from Stripe

  • Follow-up from Heritage Web

  • Contact information delivered

Dashboard Purchase Detailed

Step 1: Access Dashboard

Navigation:

  • Log into Heritage Web

  • Click "Leads Dashboard"

  • Default to "New" tab

  • See available matches

Step 2: Review Options

Available Actions:

  • Sort by most recent

  • Filter by location/industry

  • Click for Lead Details

  • Compare multiple leads

Step 3: Lead Details Review

What's Visible:

  • Everything about the case

  • All qualifying responses

  • Urgency indicators

  • Special requirements

  • NO contact info yet

Step 4: Click Purchase

Button Shows:

  • Exact price

  • "Purchase for $125"

  • Clear call-to-action

  • One-click access

Step 5: Payment Pop-up

In-App Window Contains:

  • Payment form

  • Saved cards dropdown

  • New card option

  • Security verification

  • Purchase button

Step 6: Instant Access

After Successful Payment:

  • Lead moves to Purchased

  • Full contact visible

  • Email confirmation sent

  • Can contact immediately

Payment Methods & Security

Accepted Payment Types

Credit Cards:

  • Visa

  • Mastercard

  • American Express

  • Discover

Debit Cards:

  • Must have Visa/Mastercard logo

  • Processed as credit

  • Same protections apply

Not Accepted:

  • PayPal

  • Bank transfers

  • Checks

  • Cash

  • Cryptocurrency

  • Gift cards

Security Features

Payment Protection:

  • PCI-compliant processing

  • SSL encryption

  • Stripe's fraud detection

  • No card storage on Heritage Web

  • Tokenized transactions

  • 3D Secure when required

Managing Payment Methods

Adding New Card:

  1. Go to Account Settings

  2. Select Payment Methods

  3. Add new card details

  4. Set as default (optional)

  5. Save for future use

Using Saved Cards:

  • Dropdown in purchase pop-up

  • One-click selection

  • No re-entry needed

  • CVC may be required

  • Can change per purchase

Post-Purchase Access

Immediate Delivery

What You Get Instantly:

  • Full name

  • Email address(es)

  • Phone number(s)

  • Preferred contact method

  • Best times to call

  • Language preferences

  • Complete case details

Where to Find Information

Email Delivery:

  • Follow-up email within minutes

  • Contains all contact details

  • Reference number included

  • Direct link to dashboard

Dashboard Access:

  • Purchased tab updated

  • Full Lead Details page

  • Permanent access

  • Export capabilities

First Actions After Purchase

Critical First Hour:

  1. Review complete information

  2. Call immediately if possible

  3. Send introductory email

  4. Text if appropriate

  5. Schedule follow-up

Documentation Steps:

  • Save contact to CRM

  • Note purchase price

  • Track in your system

  • Set follow-up reminders

  • Record initial contact

Purchase Rules & Policies

Exclusivity Guarantee

What Exclusivity Means:

  • Only you get contact info

  • Lead removed from all other dashboards

  • No competing purchasers

  • Permanent ownership

  • No sharing with others

Finality of Purchase

Purchases Are Final:

  • No cancellations

  • No returns for non-conversion

  • No price adjustments

  • No transfers to others

  • 7-day quality guarantee only

The 7-Day Quality Guarantee

Valid Refund Reasons:

  • Completely fake contact info

  • Client already hired someone

  • Significant service mismatch

  • Technical error in delivery

  • Duplicate lead (rare)

Invalid Refund Reasons:

  • Client chose not to hire

  • Price too high for client

  • Changed their mind

  • Your response too slow

  • Normal non-conversion

How to Request Refund

  1. Contact support within 7 days

  2. Provide lead ID and issue

  3. Document contact attempts

  4. Explain specific problem

  5. Wait for review (48 hours)

Bulk Purchasing Strategies

Efficient Dashboard Sessions

Morning Routine:

  1. Review all new matches

  2. Sort by best fit

  3. Purchase top 3-5

  4. Hide non-matches

  5. Process payments together

Weekly Batch Process:

  • Set aside purchase budget

  • Review accumulated leads

  • Buy best opportunities

  • Track weekly spending

  • Analyze ROI patterns

Managing Multiple Purchases

Same Session Tips:

  • Open multiple tabs

  • Compare before buying

  • Purchase best first

  • Track total spending

  • Save cards for speed

Budget Controls:

  • Set daily limits

  • Track in spreadsheet

  • Review Analytics weekly

  • Adjust based on ROI

  • Maintain reserves

Common Purchase Scenarios

Scenario 1: Urgent Opportunity

Situation: Personal injury lead, not at fault, surgery required Action: Purchase immediately via email. Response: Call within 30 minutes Result: Higher conversion likelihood

Scenario 2: Comparison Shopping

Situation: Three similar family law leads Action: Review all in dashboard Response: Purchase best match Result: Better ROI on selection

Scenario 3: Budget Constraint

Situation: Only $200 remaining this month Action: Filter by price, buy two best Response: Focus on conversion Result: Maximized budget efficiency

Troubleshooting Purchase Issues

Payment Failures

Common Causes:

Issue

Solution

Prevention

Expired card

Update payment method

Set reminders

Insufficient funds

Use different card

Check balance first

Wrong CVC

Re-enter carefully

Save correct info

Billing mismatch

Verify address

Update account

Bank decline

Call bank

Notify of purchases

Technical Issues

Email Purchase Problems:

  • Button not working → Try different browser

  • Stripe not loading → Check popup blocker

  • Payment spinning → Refresh and retry

Dashboard Purchase Problems:

  • Pop-up blocked → Allow popups

  • Payment form missing → Clear cache

  • Error message → Screenshot for support

Access Issues

Can't See Purchased Lead:

  1. Check Purchased tab

  2. Refresh dashboard

  3. Check email for confirmation

  4. Verify payment completed

  5. Contact support if needed

Important Notes

  • Both purchase methods cost the same

  • Sponsors see leads 24 hours early

  • Purchases are immediate and final

  • Contact info never expires once purchased

  • 60-day window for unpurchased leads

  • Can't purchase the same lead twice

FAQs

Q: Is it cheaper to buy through email or the dashboard? A: No, prices are identical regardless of purchase method. Choose based on your workflow preference.

Q: Can I reserve a lead to purchase later? A: No, leads are first-come, first-served. Another professional or business could purchase while you wait.

Q: What if I accidentally purchase the wrong lead? A: Purchases are final, but contact support immediately. In clear error cases, exceptions might be considered.

Q: Can I use different cards for different purchases? A: Yes, you can select payment method for each purchase or save multiple cards to your account.

Q: How quickly should I contact after purchasing? A: Immediately. Best practice is within 2 hours. The faster you respond, the higher your conversion rate.

Q: Can I purchase leads for another professional? A: No, purchases are tied to your account and can't be transferred or resold to others.

Next Steps

  • Add a payment method to your account

  • Set up email notifications for instant alerts

  • Practice the dashboard purchase flow

  • Create a purchase evaluation checklist

  • Set daily budget limits

  • Track your conversion by purchase method

  • Develop response templates for quick action

Related Articles

  • Managing Your Purchased Leads

  • Payment Methods and Security

  • Understanding Lead Pricing

  • Best Practices: First 48 Hours After Purchase

  • Refunds & Disputes: Policy & Procedures

  • Converting Purchased Leads to Clients

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