Exploring Radar Discoveries

Once you've set up Radar conditions, you'll have a steady stream of permit discoveries. This guide covers how to efficiently explore and leverage these opportunities.

Radar Views

Table View

Columns:

Best for: Detailed analysis, sorting, filtering

Map View

Geographic visualization:

• Permit markers on map
• Cluster markers for density
• Click for permit details
• Zoom/pan navigation

Best for: Geographic analysis, location decisions

Filtering & Searching

Quick Search

Search by:

• Permit number
• Address
• Company name

Status Filter

Filter by permit status:

• Needs Attention (orange)
• In Progress (blue)
• Completed (gray)

Condition Filter

Use tabs to filter by condition:

• All: Combined results
• Specific tab: Single condition results

Additional Filters

• Jurisdiction: Filter by issuing authority
• Search terms: Custom search queries

Analyzing Results

Discovery Metrics

Review summary widgets:

• Active Permits: In-progress permits
• Tracked %: Already on Watchlist
• Jurisdictions: Coverage count

Newest Discoveries

Sort by "Applied" date (descending) to see:

• Most recent permits first
• New market activity
• Emerging opportunities

Geographic Patterns

Use Map view to identify:

• High-activity clusters
• Development corridors
• Underserved areas

Business Development Workflow

Weekly Discovery Review

1. Open Radar
2. Check "Plotwise Discovery" section for latest
3. Review table sorted by date
4. Identify prospects:
   • Large permit values
   • Permit types you serve
   • Familiar contractors
5. Research opportunities:
   • Click permits for details
   • View contact information
   • Note relevant parties

Contact Extraction

For outreach campaigns:

1. Find interesting permits in Radar
2. View permit details (click permit number)
3. Note contacts:
   • Property owner (homeowner outreach)
   • Contractor (subcontractor opportunities)
   • Architect (design partnership)
4. Export or save contact information
5. Plan outreach strategy

Market Analysis

For trend identification:

1. Set date range (sort by Applied)
2. Note permit types (residential vs commercial)
3. Track volume over time
4. Map geographic shifts
5. Identify patterns

Taking Action

Add to Watchlist

For permits worth tracking:

1. Click bookmark icon on permit row
2. Or select multiple with checkboxes
3. Click "Add to Watchlist"
4. Enable notifications for updates

Save Contact

For promising contacts:

1. View permit details
2. Click party name
3. Save to Contact Directory
4. Log planned outreach

Export Data

For CRM integration or reports:

1. Select permits
2. Click Export button
3. Download CSV
4. Import to your systems

Advanced Analysis

Competitor Monitoring

If you have competitor conditions:

1. Filter to competitor tab
2. Review their permit volume
3. Note permit types
4. Track geographic focus
5. Compare to your activity

Market Segmentation

Analyze by permit type:

• Residential new: Homebuilders active
• Residential remodel: Renovation market
• Commercial: Business investment
• Industrial: Manufacturing activity

Seasonal Patterns

Track permits over months:

• Spring/summer peaks
• Holiday slowdowns
• Weather impacts

Map View Tips

Navigation

• Zoom: Scroll wheel or +/- buttons
• Pan: Click and drag
• Reset: Click zoom reset

Clusters

Numbered clusters show permit density:

• Click cluster to zoom in
• Larger numbers = more activity
• Helps identify hot spots

Marker Interaction

Click marker to see:

• Permit number
• Address
• Status
• Quick actions

Geographic Insights

Look for:

• Development corridors
• Neighborhood patterns
• Commercial centers
• Underserved areas

Performance Optimization

Large Result Sets

If Radar is slow:

• Use specific condition tabs
• Apply status filters
• Limit to recent dates
• Reduce radius in conditions

Map Performance

If map is laggy:

• Wait for geocoding to complete
• Reduce result set with filters
• Start at higher zoom level

Best Practices

Effective Prospecting

1. Focus on active permits (not completed)
2. Prioritize by permit value (larger = more opportunity)
3. Review contact details before outreach
4. Track your outreach in notes

Regular Rhythm

Documentation

Keep notes on:

• Contacts you've reached
• Opportunities identified
• Wins from Radar leads
• Conditions to adjust

Troubleshooting

Related Documentation

• Market Radar Overview
• Setting Up Radar Conditions
• Contact Directory
• Adding to Watchlist