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Top 14 Real Estate Market Analysis Tools (For Both Newbies and Pros)
Article written by Parvathi Vijayamohan
Content Marketer at SurveySparrow
12 min read
19 July 2024


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Article written by Parvathi Vijayamohan
Content Marketer at SurveySparrow
12 min read
19 July 2024


Real estate is a tough game, whether you’re buying, selling, or investing. There are just way too many factors that can go into a decision; like location, market trends, budget, property type, ongoing costs, and more. Such details would be hard to gather on your own, but real estate market analysis tools can make the process so much easier.
Choosing the right real estate CMA software depends on the following factors:
Here are some additional tips for investors, real estate agents and property flippers:
To make things simpler, we have listed tools for each of the needs mentioned above. Towards the end, we have also listed a few extra tools for specific use cases – check them out as well.
Disclaimer: This isn’t an expert’s opinion. Our choices are based on independent research and user reviews. You might find real estate analytics tools that are more suitable to your area or use case.
Oh, and we’ve got a bonus for you at the end. So let’s dive in!

Realtor.com is the second most-visited real estate website in the US. While it’s not as in-depth as some of the other tools on this list, it’s a good starting point for anyone interested in this area.
Realtor offers a quick overview of market conditions, with data on sales prices and year-on-year price changes. It also has some nifty tools, like an affordability calculator to help you pin down your budget. Plus, it’s free to use.

Mashvisor‘s tools are designed for real estate investors and Airbnb property managers. But it’s also a solid choice if you’re searching for a property to live in with the potential to Airbnb.
Mashvisor sources their data from MLS listings as well as listings from other sites, including Airbnb. Lastly, the platform’s pricing starts at $17.99/month for the basic plan.
Key Features:

How safe is that area? NeighborhoodScout helps you find out. This tool is especially useful for homebuyers and investors who want to know just how liveable (and therefore, desirable) a neighborhood is.
Accessing this data requires a subscription. And at $112.50 per month (starting), it isn’t exactly light on the wallet. But it has other features that make it worth the price, if you can afford it.

The main drawback of Crexi is that it doesn’t have the consumer presence of established competitors, like Loopnet and Costar. For the most part, this CRE platform caters to investors, brokers, and national corporations.
Crexi offers a in-depth database of commercial properties for sale or lease, along with market data and analytics. You can search the basic version using the ‘Property Data’ tab on the website. You can also access the full market data through the ‘Intelligence’ module, which starts at $299/month.

Reonomy is like a treasure hunter for real estate investors. It focuses on finding properties not publicly listed (“off-market”) that could be good deals.
While it can be expensive ($4,788/user /year according to one source), Reonomy is one of the best prospecting software in the industry – and a top-notch analytics tool. You can sign up for a free trial directly from the Reonomy website, which gives access to all of their features for 7 days.

Lastly, the most-visited real estate website in the US: Zillow. Compared to Realtor, Zillow’s market data may not be as accurate. However, it caters to a much broader audience that includes property buyers, sellers, investors and rentors.
While Zillow is focused on residential real estate, it can be a helpful tool for generalized market analysis. Its basic services are also free to use.
Let’s check out some other popular real estate market analysis tools, and where they fit in:
Looking for a more affordable alternative to Reonomy? Then you should definitely try DealCheck.
It lets you enter property details and receive a fast analysis of potential rental income, cash flow, and other key metrics. This can help you assess a property’s investment potential at a glance.
This tool zooms in on rental income estimates for residential properties.
It also lets you download rental figures as a CSV file for further comparison. Useful for landlords and investors, but it can’t replace a more complete market analysis tool.
Think of them as the data powerhouse behind the scenes. They crunch real estate numbers, and provide insights to businesses like lenders and appraisers. But they don’t offer a direct user tool.
However, HouseCanary’s data might be powering some of the analysis tools you already saw.
It’s an online marketplace for investing in single-family rentals. Investors can buy shares from curated portfolios of rental homes across US markets; Roofstock will take care of the closing procedures and portfolio management.
This is suitable for you if you prefer a more hands-off approach to investing. They also have tools for analyzing ROI.
This can be another option to consider. They offer a range of real estate data and analytics tools.
This includes commercial real estate valuation, property marketing, and also, courses on real estate analysis.
This is a data aggregrator and analytics platform for commercial real estate. They provide tools for market analysis, due diligence, portfolio management, tenant screening and more.
They are a good choice for brokerage firms who need comprehensive insights.
PropStream is an ideal tool for finding property owners before they are even on the market.
In short, a good platform for brokers to find high quality leads and market tool.
This is a handy free tool, particularly useful for fix-and-flip investors or anyone considering property renovations.
It helps estimate the After Repair Value (ARV) – what the property could be worth after repairs.
That rounds off our list of real estate market analysis tools. They offer valuable insights for buyers, sellers, and investors looking to navigate the complex world of real estate.
All of these real estate market analysis tools have their own unique features and target audience. So choose the one that best fits your specific needs and budget.
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