What is forward deployed engineering (FDE)?

Forward deployed engineering (FDE) is how AcquireTrail brings AI into production for complex, real-world use cases. Instead of starting with a general product, FDE teams work directly with customers to solve a specific problem, validate impact, and then identify patterns that can scale. This approach helps organizations move from AI experimentation to reliable deployment.

FDE teams operate in high-ambiguity environments where traditional software approaches break down. Build from first principles Prioritize speed and real-world impact Work directly with domain experts Deliver early value, then iterate toward scale The goal is simple: make AI systems that work in practice, not just in theory.

You Could Be Getting A LOT more Listings On A Pay Per Deal Basis

Ad Agencies

You take on all the risk

Scale Platform

Pay per deal basis

Other Platform

Offer "credit" as refund

Some Of Our Partners

We partner with some of the leading referral programs

Realtors Don't Want "Leads"

With Our Scale Platform, it’s like having your own in house team, minus the high cost and complexity of managing one. We generate the leads, qualify them and pass them off to you on a per deal basis.

Are You Experiencing Any Of This?

1. Roller coaster outcome

Your monthly results are inconsistent. Some months are greater than others because you don’t have a predictable, consistent real estate lead generation system of getting new qualified leads. Most of your clients are buyers You’d love to shift your buyer/seller ratio to work less while making more but most of your clients seem to be buyers.

Burnt by lead gen agencies

Do you feel like you’re hoping from one lead gen company to another hearing the same false promises again and again, only to be left with unqualified leads and a company that won’t give you your money back?

3. Tired of cold outreach

You realize in 2024 these methods are less effective than online video marketing and feel like there must be a better way than to bang out 4 hours a day of cold calling FSBO and expired listings.

4. Unstable Closing Rates

You’re unable to maintain a high, consistent close rate for those few leads you do speak with, preventing you from being able to scale your marketing campaigns. No system or process is followed; prospects get on the call with varying levels of awareness and different understandings of what you do.

Only pay when you close

With Scale Platform, you only pay when a customer we send you closes successfully, helping you maximize returns on your investment. And the more customers you close with, the more we’ll send you.

Here is how our process works:

1. Agent Info

We pull your real agent details and MLS listing data automatically, so sellers immediately recognize who you are in order to build instant trust with the seller

2. Qualify Sellers

We rank every seller lead by motivation, evaluating key factors like asking price, timeline, reason for selling, and relocation plans.

3. Platform

We use our platform to manage this entire process in terms of communications, keeping our team and partners completely aligned and accountable at every stage.

Ready To Close More Listings ?

Ready to learn more about partnering with us? Complete our quick application and we'll reach out to discuss next steps and availability in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can My Team Apply ?

Yes, you can join as a team if you currently operate within a team structure, fill out an application for your team and be sure to indicate that you’re applying as a team of agents.

Q2: What’s the commitment?

This is a pay-at-close program, which means there are no up-front costs. Once you successfully connect with a lead and you also verify them, you pay us a referral fee that based on your agreement during the onboarding process.

Q3: Is It Mostly Buyers ?

Yes. Our referrals are based on current demand. We mostly focus on distress sellers that are looking to sell as soon as possible

Q4: Will this work in my market?

Yes, we’ve successfully generated qualified seller leads in every possible market. We also custom tailor our platform based on your market, seller criteria etc

Our Clients Love Us:

90% of realtors who demo our platform end up onboarding.

95.2%

Customer satisfaction rating

100%

Based on your terms

Zero

Hidden fees in the agreement

Ready To Close More Listings ?

Ready to learn more about partnering with us? Complete our quick application and we'll reach out to discuss next steps and availability in your area.