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Useful for: Market data, financing rules, and where buyers actually search.

What we learn from them: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

How we compete: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

24 sources · click a row for study notes · click a header to sort
SourceGroupWhat it is
Realtor.com
realtor.com
Listings & DataMLS-fed national listings.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Listings & Data — MLS-fed national listings.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit realtor.com →
Zillow
zillow.com
Listings & DataListings and estimates.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Listings & Data — Listings and estimates.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit zillow.com →
Redfin
redfin.com
Listings & DataListings and market data.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Listings & Data — Listings and market data.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit redfin.com →
LoopNet
loopnet.com
Listings & DataCommercial property listings.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Listings & Data — Commercial property listings.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit loopnet.com →
Unlock MLS
unlockmls.org
Listings & DataAustin-area MLS / ABoR.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Listings & Data — Austin-area MLS / ABoR.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit unlockmls.org →
TCAD
traviscad.org
ResearchTravis County appraisals.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Research — Travis County appraisals.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit traviscad.org →
BiggerPockets
biggerpockets.com
ResearchInvestor community and tools.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Research — Investor community and tools.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit biggerpockets.com →
Trulia
trulia.com
Ten more worth your timeListings & neighborhood data.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Listings & neighborhood data.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit trulia.com →
Homes.com
homes.com
Ten more worth your timeSearch & agents.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Search & agents.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit homes.com →
Crexi
crexi.com
Ten more worth your timeCommercial listings.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Commercial listings.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit crexi.com →
CoStar
costar.com
Ten more worth your timeCommercial RE data.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Commercial RE data.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit costar.com →
NAR
nar.realtor
Ten more worth your timeIndustry research.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Industry research.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit nar.realtor →
Texas REALTORS
texasrealestate.com
Ten more worth your timeState data & forms.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — State data & forms.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit texasrealestate.com →
Roofstock
roofstock.com
Ten more worth your timeTurnkey rentals.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Turnkey rentals.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit roofstock.com →
HUD Home Store
hudhomestore.gov
Ten more worth your timeHUD foreclosures.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — HUD foreclosures.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit hudhomestore.gov →
FRED
fred.stlouisfed.org
Ten more worth your timeMortgage-rate data.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Mortgage-rate data.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit fred.stlouisfed.org →
Mashvisor
mashvisor.com
Ten more worth your timeInvestment analytics.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Ten more worth your time — Investment analytics.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit mashvisor.com →
HUD
hud.gov
Financing & GovernmentHousing programs & fair housing.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Housing programs & fair housing.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit hud.gov →
CFPB Mortgages
consumerfinance.gov
Financing & GovernmentMortgage process & rates.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Mortgage process & rates.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit consumerfinance.gov →
Fannie Mae
fanniemae.com
Financing & GovernmentLending standards & research.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Lending standards & research.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit fanniemae.com →
Freddie Mac PMMS
freddiemac.com
Financing & GovernmentWeekly mortgage-rate survey.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Weekly mortgage-rate survey.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit freddiemac.com →
FHFA
fhfa.gov
Financing & GovernmentHouse-price index & oversight.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — House-price index & oversight.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit fhfa.gov →
IRS: Rental Property
irs.gov
Financing & GovernmentRental income & deductions.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Rental income & deductions.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit irs.gov →
TREC
trec.texas.gov
Financing & GovernmentTexas real-estate licensing.

Why it’s on the study list: filed under Financing & Government — Texas real-estate licensing.

Study angle: The big portals win on fresh data and instant answers — every page leads with numbers (price, days-on-market, rate). Their weakness: zero local depth.

Our edge: We compete on ground truth — neighborhood-level knowledge, owner-direct leads, and a human you can call at (501) 365-1001.

Visit trec.texas.gov →
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