Short answer

BuyerSpotter finds Nextdoor leads by checking posts within a distance you choose, from 1 to 80 km of your Nextdoor neighborhood, for phrases such as "recommend a plumber". Matches are graded by buyer intent, collected in one inbox and can trigger a desktop, Telegram or webhook alert. You read the post and reply yourself on Nextdoor.

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Key takeaways

  • Set a radius from 1 to 80 km that matches the area you actually serve.
  • Uses the Nextdoor account signed in to Chrome; it sees what your account can see.
  • Finds requests from neighbors without buying ads or shared leads.
  • Read-only: replies and messages are always yours.

How Nextdoor monitoring works

BuyerSpotter is a Chrome extension that monitors Facebook groups, Reddit, LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Nextdoor for posts where someone asks to buy, hire or get a recommendation, and alerts you so you can reply yourself. On Nextdoor, it reads posts within the distance you set from your neighborhood, using the Nextdoor account signed in to Chrome, and matches them against your phrases.

Nextdoor distance control in BuyerSpotter setup
Match the distance to the area you can genuinely serve. Current interface · Fictional example data

Set a radius you can serve

A request 60 km away is rarely worth a reply for a same-day service. Start with the area you cover, then widen it if you see too few requests. The distance affects Nextdoor only; your other networks are not limited by it. The Nextdoor buyer requests guide covers which posts are worth answering.

Nextdoor distance editor in Sources and area
Change the distance later from Sources & area. Current interface · Fictional example data

Five local buying signals helps you decide which nearby requests fit.

Nextdoor leads without buying ads

Nextdoor sells advertising to businesses. BuyerSpotter does something different: it watches for neighbors who are already asking for a service and lets you answer in the thread. There is no cost per lead; Premium is a flat $39 per month. Local businesses can compare this with other sources in the local business guide.

Trade-specific examples: painting leads, tree service leads, electrician leads and handyman leads.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get leads on Nextdoor?

Watch for neighbors asking for recommendations in your service area and reply helpfully. BuyerSpotter finds those posts within your chosen radius and alerts you.

What radius can I monitor?

From 1 to 80 km around your Nextdoor neighborhood.

Do I need a Nextdoor business page?

No. BuyerSpotter uses the Nextdoor account signed in to Chrome. Check Nextdoor's rules for how businesses may reply.

Does it post on Nextdoor for me?

No. It is read-only.