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Nickel City Buyers — Buffalo, NY
BirdDog Bucks — Get Paid $500 to $1,000 to Find Houses in Buffalo NY | Nickel City Buyers

Get Paid to Find
Houses in Buffalo

Know someone who needs to sell? Know a house that’s sitting vacant or distressed? That’s worth real money. We pay $500–$1,000 for every deal that closes — no real estate license required.

$500–$1,000
Per Closed Deal Paid at closing · No experience needed

Sign Up Now — It’s Free

No license required  ·  No obligation  ·  Buffalo & Western NY

Anyone Can Do This
Who Makes a Great Bird Dog?
If you have eyes on Buffalo neighborhoods, you can earn. It doesn’t matter what you do for a living.
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Neighbors

You see vacant houses, neglected properties, and struggling owners every day. That knowledge is worth cash.

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Contractors & Tradespeople

Plumbers, electricians, roofers — you’re inside distressed homes all the time. Refer the owner and get paid.

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Real Estate Agents

Have a listing that won’t sell on the MLS? Refer it to us instead of losing the deal entirely.

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Other Investors

Deal doesn’t fit your criteria? Send it our way and collect a referral fee at closing.

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Drivers & Delivery

You cover more Buffalo streets than anyone. Boarded windows, overgrown yards, code violation signs — that’s money.

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Everyone Else

Family, friends, coworkers going through divorce, foreclosure, or inherited a property — you’re the bridge.

Simple Process
How BirdDog Bucks Works
Three steps. No paperwork. No license. Just a tip and a payout.
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Sign Up Free

Fill out the short form below. We’ll add you to our Bird Dog network and explain exactly what we’re looking for.

Takes 2 Minutes
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Spot a Property & Send It In

See a distressed, vacant, or problem property in Buffalo? Send us the address and any details you know. That’s it.

Text or Call Us
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Get Paid at Closing

If we buy the property, you get paid $500–$1,000 at closing. Simple as that — no chasing, no delays.

$500–$1,000 Per Deal
What We’re Looking For
Properties That Qualify
If a house looks like it has a problem — it probably qualifies. Here’s what we buy.
⚖️Facing Foreclosure or Behind on Payments
🏚️Vacant or Abandoned Properties
📜Inherited or Probate Properties
🔥Fire Damage or Major Repairs Needed
🏛️Code Violations or City Citations
💰Back Taxes or Tax Liens
💔Divorce or Separation Situations
📦Hoarder Properties or Full of Belongings
🏘️Problem Rentals or Difficult Tenants
📍Out-of-State Owner / Long-Distance Landlord
🚚Owner Relocating or Downsizing
🔧Any House Needing Major Work — As-Is
Your Earning Potential
Real Money for Real Leads

Payout depends on the deal. The more motivated the seller, the bigger your check.

$500
Standard Referral
Typical motivated seller lead
$750
Strong Lead
Foreclosure, back taxes, or probate
$1,000
Premium Lead
Vacant, fire damage, or high-distress
Nickel City Buyers $500 Referral Program — Earn Cash for Referring Houses in Buffalo NY

Know Someone Who Needs to Sell?
That’s Worth $500 to You.

You don’t need to be in real estate to earn real estate money. If someone you know is struggling with a property in Buffalo — whether it’s foreclosure, an inherited house, a bad rental, or anything in between — send them our way. When we close, you get paid.

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
About the BirdDog Bucks Program
Everything you need to know before you sign up. Real answers, no runaround.
What is a bird dog in real estate? +

A bird dog in real estate is someone who scouts and identifies distressed or motivated-seller properties and refers them to an investor in exchange for a fee. The term comes from hunting — a bird dog flushes out the prey for the hunter. In real estate, the bird dog finds the deal and the investor closes it. No real estate license is required to be a bird dog in New York State as long as you are referring leads and not negotiating contracts.

How much do bird dogs get paid in Buffalo NY? +

Nickel City Buyers pays bird dogs 00 to ,000 per closed deal in Buffalo and Western New York. The exact amount depends on the property situation — standard motivated seller leads pay 00, high-distress situations like foreclosure or fire damage can pay up to ,000. Payment is made at closing, not before.

Do I need a real estate license to bird dog in New York? +

No. In New York State, you do not need a real estate license to refer a property lead to an investor and receive a referral fee. You are not acting as an agent, not listing a property, and not negotiating on behalf of a seller. You are simply passing along information about a potential deal. Anyone can participate — neighbors, contractors, drivers, agents, or anyone else who spots a distressed property.

What kinds of properties qualify for a bird dog referral fee? +

Any property in Buffalo or Western New York where the owner is motivated to sell quickly. This includes vacant or abandoned homes, properties in foreclosure, fire-damaged houses, inherited properties, homes with code violations or back taxes, hoarder properties, problem rentals, and any property being sold as-is. If it looks distressed, there’s a good chance it qualifies.

How does Nickel City Buyers pay bird dogs? +

Bird dog fees are paid at closing once Nickel City Buyers successfully purchases the referred property. You submit the lead, we evaluate and make an offer, and if the deal closes you receive your referral check. There are no upfront costs, no membership fees, and no obligation to refer any minimum number of properties.

How do I submit a property lead to Nickel City Buyers? +

After signing up, you can submit leads by filling out the form on this page, calling us directly at (716) 557-7005, or texting us the property address. Include any details you know — owner situation, condition of the property, whether it’s vacant. The more information you provide, the faster we can evaluate it.

Is the BirdDog Bucks program only for Buffalo? +

The program covers Buffalo and all of Western New York — including Erie County cities like Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, and Lancaster, as well as Niagara County cities including Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda. If the property is in WNY and the owner is motivated, we want to hear about it.

About This Program

Nickel City Buyers, LLC operates the BirdDog Bucks referral program in Buffalo, New York and the surrounding Western New York region. The program pays individuals 00 to ,000 per closed transaction for referring distressed, vacant, or motivated-seller properties to Nickel City Buyers. No real estate license is required to participate. Bird dogs are paid at closing after a successful property acquisition.

Nickel City Buyers has purchased over 300 homes in Buffalo and Western New York since 2013. The company holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has 30 five-star Google reviews. Properties are purchased in any condition across Erie County and Niagara County with no fees, no commissions, and no repairs required from the seller.

The BirdDog Bucks program is open to neighbors, contractors, real estate agents, other investors, delivery drivers, and anyone else with knowledge of distressed properties in the Buffalo area. To join or submit a lead, call (716) 557-7005 or visit nickelcitybuyers.com/birddog-bucks.