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The Data Behind the Decisions: Why Organizations Choose ATTOM
Table of Contents ATTOM as a Trusted Source Who Consumes ATTOM’s Data and Why? ATTOM’s Direct Property Data Products Choose ATTOM and Protect Your Reputation Frequently Asked Questions Institutions that value their reputation choose ATTOM as a property data provider because the stakes are high. In a crowded real estate data market, mitigating... Read More »
The ATTOM API: Reliable, Real-Time Property Intelligence for Developers and Data Teams
Table of Contents What the ATTOM API Is Not Data Should Be Structured Not Scraped ATTOM API Vs. Property Data Web Scrapers ATTOM API Is Designed to Support Enterprise-Level Business Decisions Key Industries Using ATTOM’s API The Latest Are Not the Greatest, Go with the Industry Stalwart for Property Data Frequently Asked Questions In our recent... Read More »
Why Trust Matters in Property Data: Navigating a Market Full of New and Unproven Sources
Table of Contents ATTOM’s Rich History ATTOM’s Consistent and Proven Real Estate Data ATTOM’s Products Earn Trust Investment in ATTOM ATTOM’s Data Sources and Methodological Transparency ATTOM – A Trusted Market Leader Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Building a reputation as a market leader in any industry takes time. It has to be earned. Just... Read More »
Property Data and Real Estate Success: Understanding Its Importance
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, understanding property data is essential for success. Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, lender, or homeowner, using high-quality data can dramatically improve decision-making and long-term outcomes. Table of Contents What Is Property Data? Why Property Data Matters How ATTOM Powers... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Navigating the Future of the Distressed Market
Trends, opportunities, and what’s next in the distressed housing landscape ATTOM’s Navigating the Future of the Distressed Market webinar brought together industry experts to deliver an in-depth look at the evolving dynamics of distressed properties in 2025. The discussion featured insights from Jennifer von Pohlmann, Sr. Director of Content and... Read More »
Best Real Estate Data Providers for 2026
Table of Contents What Is a Real Estate Data Provider? Factors Differentiating Real Estate Data Providers Top Real Estate Data Providers ATTOM Datarade Cotality (previously CoreLogic) CoStar Group Black Knight Zillow PropertyShark Reonomy Cherre Bright Data Loopnet MSCI (formerly Real Capital Analytics) NeighborhoodScout Crexi Summary:... Read More »
What are the Main Benefits of Property Data?
Property data offers both depth and breadth of insight into commercial and residential properties throughout the U.S. It is essential for helping professionals across industries act on market information, make strategic data-informed decisions, identify and assess risk more effectively, and make more accurate predictions. What types of property... Read More »
Property Data Delivery Made Easy: ATTOM’s Flexible Solutions for Modern Teams
Table of Contents Why Delivery Method Matters ATTOM’s Property Data Delivery Solutions Snowflake Integration Support for Parquet and GeoParquet Delivery Option Use Cases Conclusion In the age of real-time applications and data-driven decision making, how property data is delivered is just as important as the data itself. From bulk files to live... Read More »
How Can Real Estate Marketers Enrich Their Customer Data with Property Insights?
In today’s fast‑moving real estate industry, effective marketing depends on how well you understand your audience. While demographic and contact data offer a starting point, they rarely deliver the depth needed to drive high‑quality engagement. By enriching customer records with verified property data, marketers can unlock powerful insights that... Read More »
How Do Lenders Use Real Estate Data for Loan Underwriting?
Loan underwriting is a critical phase in the lending process where financial institutions assess the risk of offering a mortgage or home equity loan. To make sound decisions, lenders increasingly rely on real estate data that offers insights into the property itself, its market value, the borrower’s equity position, and the surrounding... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Streamlining Property Data: How Snowflake & Parquet Fit Your Workflow
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management, and Yahya Zhowandai, Data Product Manager, explores how ATTOM is transforming data delivery through modern, cloud-native platforms. With a spotlight on Snowflake and Parquet formats, the session breaks down how these technologies are reshaping the way clients interact with... Read More »
What’s the Earliest Reliable Signal That a Borrower is Headed for Foreclosure?
Table of contents What counts as the earliest reliable signal? Why that moment matters What teams can do in week one What the data usually shows Pitfalls to avoid Quick summary (quotable takeaways) What Counts as the Earliest Reliable Signal? Direct answer: The earliest public signal you can trust is the first recorded legal action: a Notice of... Read More »
How Mortgage Companies Can Use ATTOM + Snowflake for Smarter AI Insights
Faster, smarter modelling and targeting—for mortgage companies looking to grow their business, AI analytics offers a powerful tool to identify valuable leads and opportunities. Now, brokers and lenders have a new tool in their arsenal to make tapping into these AI-driven insights simple and seamless. Announcing ATTOM’s new delivery system for... Read More »
Making Sense of the Property Data Universe: Why More Industries Are Turning to ATTOM
In a digital world flooded with real estate listings and property facts, knowing where to find reliable, comprehensive property data is more complicated than ever. From investor dashboards to insurance models, accurate data has become the lifeblood of decision-making across industries. But the truth is most property data is fragmented,... Read More »
From Ghost Town to Boomtown? How Real Estate Investors Use Property Data
Table of Contents How Investors Spot Hot Markets Inventory Data Trends in Months of Supply and Homes For Sale Decreasing Days on Market (DOM) New Jobs or Rising Salaries Government Investment Neighborhood Trends Indicating Hot Markets An Uptick in Home Improvements Gentrification New Development and Amenities Real Estate and Financial Industry... Read More »
A Complete Guide to Geocodes
We live in a world of geocodes. Any website or app that requests your name and address will potentially convert that data into geocodes for use. Often, the data are used for analytics and marketing purposes but geocodes are also used by rideshare and food delivery apps, real estate companies and property investors, urban planners, insurance... Read More »
The Difference Between Parcel Data, Deed Data, and Tax Data: What You Need to Know
Parcel, deed, and tax assessor data — what’s the difference between them, and which type of data do you need? If you are a real estate agent, how can parcel data improve your client experience or increase traffic to your website? If you are a marketer, what value added is deed or tax data to your marketing efforts? It’s worthwhile understanding... Read More »
The Role of Property Data in ESG Real Estate Investing and Urban Planning
Real estate investors are increasingly embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) as part of their portfolio strategy largely in response to mounting pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and public sentiment. The public sector too is concerned with ESG and sustainable development, and local governments and urban planners are... Read More »
Why Parquet is Transforming Property Data Analytics
Innovative solutions combined with intelligence from property data providers are two of the foundations of digital analytics. But there is a third element. For superior results, the format of data delivery matters. Institutional investors, mortgage providers, fintech, and proptech companies are successfully using artificial intelligence and... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary – Mastering Location: How ATTOM Boundary Data Powers Precision
This ATTOM webinar features industry expert Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management, as he discusses how ATTOM’s boundary datasets are empowering businesses across a wide range of industries to improve decision-making and enhance user experiences. During the webinar, Sean explores the critical role of location precision in today’s data-driven... Read More »
The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Parcel Boundary
Parcel boundaries are fundamentally important in real estate. Without boundary lines, there’s nothing to define the property and thus nothing to own or to sell. A parcel boundary is also a key starting point when aggregating property data. Without precisely drawn parcel lines, the data has no frame of reference. So, without first establishing... Read More »
What Is Demographic Data? Definition, Types, and Applications
Demographic data is almost as valuable as currency for governments, policymakers, and businesses. It reveals trends and patterns among various population segments that inform public policy and business decisions. This guide explains what demographic data is, what insights it provides, and how it can be leveraged across public and private sectors.... Read More »
Leveraging Real Estate Deed Data for Market Analysis
Want to know who owns a property? The last time a home was sold? Details about the property and if the owner has a mortgage? There’s a way to find this out when doing market analysis: Look at real estate deed data. Deeds, a legal document that records the transfer of ownership, are must-see documents for real estate professionals looking for key... Read More »
A Comprehensive Guide to Points of Interest (POI) Data
Points of interest data go beyond a pin on Google Maps with an accompanying list of local landmarks like restaurants, grocery stores, and metro stations. While consumers rely on mapping technology and GPS to navigate life on our mobile devices, businesses are using POI data just as extensively to make operational, marketing, and investment... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: 2025 Real Estate Investment Strategies
This ATTOM webinar features industry experts Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management, and Jennifer Carrillo, Sr. Director of Enterprise Solution, as they discuss transforming your real estate investment strategies utilizing data from ATTOM During this webinar, Sean explores how to leverage ATTOM’s neighborhood, transaction, and demographic... Read More »
Top 8 Point of Interest Data Providers in 2025
Point of interest (POI) data is essential for many organizations, government agencies, and professionals looking for detailed information on physical locations such as local retail outlets, financial institutions, or landmarks. In this post, we explore eight of the best point of interest data providers — giving you insights into the data they... Read More »
A Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Neighborhood Boundaries
Location, location, location. The way a home or property is perceived is largely influenced by its location and the surrounding neighborhood. While home buyers or investors may not know exactly what property they want to buy, they often have a clear vision of the type of neighborhood they are seeking. That’s why neighborhood locations and... Read More »
An In-Depth Look at California’s Real Estate Market Using ATTOM
California’s real estate market in 2024 presented a complex mix of affordability challenges, foreclosure activity, and evolving sales trends, according to the latest reports from ATTOM. The Q4 2024 Home Affordability Index revealed mounting pressures on homebuyers, with affordability well below historic benchmarks in many counties due to rising... Read More »
Where To Find Parcel Boundary Data
Parcel boundary data show the legal boundaries of a property or piece of land. A parcel is an area of owned land that is defined by clear perimeters or property lines. Property lines can become blurred over time as development occurs and natural landmarks that may have indicated boundaries disappear. Accurate boundary and property measurements... Read More »
Top 5 Mortgage Data Providers
***This article was originally written in 2021, but has been updated for 2025 to reflect new solution providers*** Mortgage data powers a range of solutions for real estate professionals and associated industries. Whether you’re a real estate broker looking to provide advice and guidance to your clients or a refinancing lender looking to target... Read More »
A Quick Guide to Real Estate AVMs
Not All Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) Are the Same At the heart of every home sale or mortgage deal is the need for an accurate estimate of the property’s value. And the real estate and mortgage industries have increasingly relied on automated valuation models or AVMs to estimate property values. The best AVMs will estimate a home’s value... Read More »
An In-Depth Look at Florida’s Real Estate Market Using ATTOM
Key Insights on Foreclosures, Affordability, Home Prices, and Sales Trends Florida, the Sunshine State, presents a dynamic real estate market influenced by various factors, including economic cycles, migration patterns, and natural disasters. Using data from ATTOM, we explore key aspects such as foreclosures, affordability, home prices, and... Read More »
A Comprehensive Look at ATTOM’s Boundary Data: Types, Benefits & Use Cases
At the core of every home sale, mortgage, refinancing or property assessment are boundary lines. Most obviously, parcel boundaries are needed to create maps and see the location and shape of a property. But boundary data is crucial for compiling key data on individual properties and putting that data into context. Boundaries are all important for... Read More »
The Importance of Transaction Transparency in Real Estate
[PART 2] In today’s market, real estate professionals need to be just that — professional. That means more than giving the tour, explaining the steps involved in buying and selling a home and giving clients a to-do list to meet deadlines. Agents increasingly will be required to demonstrate their value by helping clients make sound decisions... Read More »
Post-Sitzer/Burnett: How NAR’s Settlement Redefines Broker Compensation and Real Estate
[PART 1] A landmark federal case this year upended decades-long practices in how real estate brokers are paid. In the spring, the National Association of Realtors and several of America’s largest residential brokerages agreed to settle the Sitzer/Burnett antitrust lawsuit brought by home sellers in Missouri. The settlement is significant in that... Read More »
What Sets ATTOM Data Apart from Other Real Estate Portals? 10 ATTOM Real Estate Solutions You Need to Know About
Artificial intelligence combined with easy-to-use APIs (applicant programming interfaces) and big data have jettisoned the real estate industry into the digital universe. PropTech startups and data portals serve almost every need of real estate professionals, investors, lenders, and insurers. ATTOM delivers custom real estate data and analytics... Read More »
What Is an Automated Valuation Model (AVM)?
Automated valuation models (AVMs) provide instant property valuations. They are an algorithm-based tool based on mathematical formulas, property databases, and property characteristics. Used by homeowners, real estate professionals, underwriters, mortgage lenders, investors, and anyone who wants a quick property valuation, AVMs are available on... Read More »
The Race for Better Data — 10 Real Estate Functions Disrupted and Transformed by AI-Ready Data
Artificial intelligence has not diminished the need for accurate, reliable tools in the real estate industry. Property investors have always expected high standards when it comes to valuation accuracy, neighborhood insights, and market intelligence. In the past, it was the human expertise of professionals that defined success. Today, that... Read More »
Why Investors Are Flocking to Passive Real Estate Investing, and How ATTOM Is Helping Them Find the Best Opportunities
Investors are looking for something different from the quotidian Wall Street offerings of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Many are turning to real estate. There are many ways to invest in real estate: fixing and flipping, ETFs (exchange-traded funds), REITs (real estate investment trusts), and real estate syndication. Fixing and flipping... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Unlock the Power of Property Data – Discover ATTOM’s Advanced Property Data API Platform
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management for ATTOM, takes you through our innovative API solution designed to give you a competitive edge with the industry’s most comprehensive real estate and property datasets. This engaging session covers everything from API basics to practical applications, and insights... Read More »
ATTOM’s Building Footprints is a Game-Changer for Insurance and the Real Estate Sector
Geospatial data and analysis are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are serving a broader market. Geospatial data is locational data captured from satellites and aerial imagery presented visually and accurately on maps. Layers of data can be added to visual maps to illustrate land use, demographic information, home values and more, or to... Read More »
Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine-Learning Are the Cornerstones of Prosperous Real Estate Portfolios
“The only way for investors to achieve sustained outperformance relative to the market and their peers is if they have a unique ability to uncover material facts that are almost completely unknown to everybody else.” — Mark J. Higgins, CFA, CFP, CFA Institute The best investors have an uncanny ability to identify undervalued stocks — the... Read More »
Is There a Housing Bubble? Climate Change and the Property Markets
Climate change is nothing new to the real estate and property industry. Insurance companies and regulators are two bodies aware of the increasing risks that wind, hail, tornadoes, and flooding are imposing on properties and homes. However, what is new is that researchers are warning that the data used to measure these risks is inaccurate.... Read More »
AI and the Real Estate Agent – The Perfect Partnership
Some experts think that artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually eliminate the need for real estate agents altogether. It’s a compelling argument; artificial intelligence (AI) has proved itself adept in scanning listings and data, predictive analytics, virtual staging, virtual tours, customer relationship management, valuation models, and... Read More »
8 Ways Neighborhood Data Influences Property Values and Real Estate Decisions
Property values are always contingent upon the location. Whether it be a home in a desirable neighborhood or a commercial retail space near a sizeable population, as the old adage goes, “Location, location, location.” However, neighborhood data provided by data platforms like ATTOM has taken the application of geospatial data to a whole new... Read More »
Understanding Real Estate Geospatial Boundary Data and Its Importance
The real estate business has always been about location, but advanced digital technology has taken the location factor to a new level—multiple levels, to be exact. Take GIS spatial data products as an example. GIS stands for geographic information system, but in its simplest form, GIS is a mapping tool. GIS connects data to a map, layering on... Read More »
Ways to Find Vacant and Zombie Properties, and Why You Might Want To
An increasing number of real estate investors are looking to vacant and zombie properties as potential cash flow streams. As housing inventory continues to be low, bold developers and flippers are taking on older properties as investments, refurbishing them, and selling or using them as rentals. This market activity means finding a good prospect... Read More »
ATTOM Adds Building Footprint Data to Extensive U.S. Property Database
Offers a Detailed National Boundary Product Covering Over 187 Million Building Outlines; Captures the Exact Shape and Perimeter of a Building Using Advanced Proprietary AI Algorithms IRVINE, Calif. — May 28th, 2024 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, is pleased to announce it has added yet another new data product... Read More »
The Marketing Benefits of Neighborhood Data for Real Estate Agents
As a real estate agent, you already know that finding new ways to effectively find and target promising new leads and keep your existing client base engaged is an essential aspect of your success. To do that effectively, you need to cultivate an impressive level of knowledge of local neighborhoods and properties. However, real estate agents are... Read More »
Unveiling ATTOM’s Propensity to Default Score: Navigating Mortgage Foreclosure Risks
With February home foreclosure activity up 8% vs. a year ago, understanding a borrower’s willingness and ability to stay current on their mortgage and out of default becomes even more critical for mortgage lenders. While total foreclosures remain low by historic standards – 2023 saw 357,062 total foreclosure filings or 0.26% of all US housing... Read More »
The Value of Real-Time Assessor Data for Appraisals and Valuations
As an appraiser, you need access to real-time, extensive property data in order to estimate a property’s value and provide more accurate valuations and appraisals. At ATTOM, we offer appraisers instant access to extensive assessor data on the housing market. Read on to find out how this data can help you when delivering property valuations and... Read More »
How ATTOM’s Property Data Can be Used by Solar Panel Providers Across the U.S.
As a green renewable energy source, solar panels are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to power their home and help fight climate change. Helping households become greener, opting for green energy provided by solar panels rather than relying on energy fueled by fossil fuels is an appealing option for many climate-conscious homeowners.... Read More »
The Future of Real Estate Commerce Is Data Combined with Augmented Reality (AR)
Augmented reality (AR) shows us the real world but with enhancements. It’s not the same as virtual reality (VR), which creates whole new universes for us to step into. The ability to visualize the real world and its possibilities through AR technology has revolutionized the real estate sector. To understand how and why, take a look at examples of... Read More »
Real Estate and Artificial Intelligence – The Fakes and the Risks
How AI integrates into the real estate sector is still a question to be answered. Judging by the uptick in the proptech sector and API-based data solutions, AI seems to be the rocket fuel the real estate sector has been looking for. But there’s a catch. AI-powered solutions are facilitating streamlined property searches. They offer neighborhood... Read More »
How Solar Companies Can Use Property Data to Identify Lucrative New Markets
Solar energy is a more competitive market than ever, with thousands of new providers entering the market every year. To keep up with the competition, you’ve likely put several strategies into play to help build your business. From social media marketing to search engine optimization and direct mail campaigns, there are a number of ways you can... Read More »
How Home Improvement Companies Use Property Data to Identify and Verify Hazardous Materials Present in Properties
As a provider of home improvements to homeowners around the U.S., you already know the importance of keeping your employees safe on the job. From making sure employees have the right training to providing the right protective gear for the project — there are various precautions businesses need to take to help protect their employees and... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: 2024 Housing Market Outlook
This ATTOM webinar features industry experts Todd Teta, ATTOM Chief Product & Technology Officer, and Mike Simonsen, Altos Research Founder and President, as they discuss what’s to come for the housing market in 2024. During this webinar, Todd and Michael examine essential market indicators, along with the present housing market situation,... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Understanding Boundary Data Products for Your Business
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management for ATTOM, discusses ATTOM’s premier geospatial boundary products, including Parcel, Neighborhoods, School Attendance Areas, and more. During this webinar, Sean takes a deep dive into the various ways ATTOM’s boundary products and associated contextual data sets – such as... Read More »
ATTOM’s Neighborhood Navigator Delivering a Superior Real Estate Broker Experience
Buying and moving to a new home is not just a financial decision for buyers; it’s an emotional one. Relocating to a new location can be stressful, and the fear of the unknown can cause buyers to hesitate, draw out the search and negotiation process, and ultimately, make the real estate broker’s job more difficult. ATTOM’s Neighborhood Navigator... Read More »
How Home Improvement Companies Can Use Property Data to Find Prospects
Whether you’re a home security provider or home servicer, finding prospects can be hard. But real estate data can help. Whether it’s getting an understanding of the latest home improvement trends or refining your marketing segments with real-time demographic data — real estate data can go a long way in helping you tap into a steadier stream of... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Discover the Industry’s Leading Real Estate API Solution
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management for ATTOM, dives into our innovative real estate data API platform, what it entails, how it can be used to gain a competitive edge, and the new features that have been added. During this webinar, Sean explains that an API or Application Programming Interface acts as a bridge... Read More »
How Neighborhood Navigator Is Helping Relocation Companies Ease Transitions
Relocating is fraught with fear and trepidation for buyers moving to an unfamiliar location. ATTOM’s new solution, Neighborhood Navigator, is helping relocation companies ease the transition for their clients so that anticipation of a new lifestyle replaces fear of the unknown. Neighborhood Navigator is a branded solution integrated into your... Read More »
How ATTOM’s Real Estate Data Can be Used by Internet, Cable TV, and Phone Providers
Nearly every American uses the internet, with over 90% of Americans saying they access the internet everyday day. In addition, 86% of U.S. states increased their internet speeds during the pandemic. While the latest stats show that 91% of Americans currently own a smartphone — a jump from 53% in 2013. With increased demand for digital services,... Read More »
Enhancing Underwriting for Renter’s Insurance with Property and Hazard Data
The digitalization of the insurance industry has been steadily on the rise for the last decade. Many insurance companies are looking to improve underwriting efficiencies, streamline processes for customers, and help reduce risk with technology. Access to a wide range of relevant data has been central to this digitalization, with many companies... Read More »
Discover the Latest U.S. Real Estate and Housing Market Insights for 2023
In our last post, we walked you through some of ATTOM’s most popular real estate market reports. These reports can give you unique and in-depth insights into the U.S. housing market and wider market trends. In this post, we explore some of the latest real estate and housing market insights for 2023, to give you a better idea of some of the... Read More »
Real Estate Brokers Are Empowering Agents with ATTOM’s Latest Solution — Neighborhood Navigator
Relocating and buying a new home is unsettling and stressful, partly due to fear of the unknown. It’s hard to tell what a neighborhood will be like until you move there. That is, until now. ATTOM has created a new turnkey application for brokers to allay homebuyers’ fears. Neighborhood Navigator tells buyers everything they need to know about a... Read More »
The Top Use Cases for Property Valuation Data & AVMs
Whether you’re looking to get new insights into the value of a rental property or understand the value of a home, property valuations data is invaluable for many businesses both inside and outside of the real estate industry. In addition, real estate AVMs can provide property value calculations. In this post, we explore property valuation data... Read More »
Dive Into Real Estate Trends with Real Estate Market Reports
The housing market is constantly in flux. How do you stay up to date with real estate market trends and fluctuations? Without the right data behind you, it can be difficult to keep track of new developments. Real estate market reports can give you deeper insights into the housing market, help you better understand properties’ investment potential... Read More »
ATTOM Launches Neighborhood Navigator Application Providing Local and Comprehensive Property Data
Turnkey Application Enables Integration of Valuable Neighborhood Data into Existing Sites or the Creation of Custom Branded Instances for Clients. IRVINE, Calif. – June 20, 2023 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today announced the launch of Neighborhood Navigator, a solution that empowers various industries to... Read More »
How Government Agencies use ATTOM’s Hazard Data to Enhance Risk Management
From severe snowstorms to wildfires, America has experienced significant climate disasters since 1980. These events have cost the government trillions of dollars, with every state in the U.S. falling victim to at least one-billion-dollar disaster since records began. Without the right infrastructure and urban planning, residents can be at far... Read More »
Top 5 Real Estate Data Providers
Looking for comprehensive, trustworthy data-driven insights into U.S. properties or the wider real estate market? Real estate data has become invaluable for professionals across the U.S. — from property investors looking to make smarter investment decisions to brokerages looking to generate leads via online property data. There are several... Read More »
Integrating Building Permit Data into Your Insurance Underwriting Process
Building permit data provides valuable risk assessment, making it an essential tool for insurance underwriters. However, knowing that the data is available is one thing — implementing it is another. It’s like having a map and not knowing how to read it. While it can lead you to your destination, it won’t be of much use if you... Read More »
The Best AVM in Real Estate: 4 of the Top AVM Providers
***This article was originally written in 2021, but has been updated for 2023 to reflect new solution providers*** Whether you’re a property investor or a real-estate agent, property value estimates are likely a key part of your day-to-day business as a real-estate professional. As such, you may already use an Automated Valuation Model to... Read More »
ATTOM Cloud Earns 2023 Stevie® for Achievement in Product Innovation
Premium property data provider’s cloud-based data delivery solution recognized for its unique ability to provide the fastest way to access curated property data. ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, is pleased to announce that its innovative cloud-based data delivery solution, ATTOM Cloud, has earned a Bronze Stevie®... Read More »
Webinar Summary: Ingesting Big Data with ATTOM Cloud
“I love the ATTOM Cloud! It’s easy to use and has all of the data I’m looking for, easily accessible, and the team behind it is super helpful. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for data to make sense of a huge, fragmented, and confusing industry!” – Mike DelPrete, Real Estate Tech Strategist This ATTOM webinar, presented by Peter... Read More »
How School Data Is Used Across the Sectors
If you’ve not explored our school data, you be many intrigued to find out the many ways it can be used across the sectors — from generating traffic for real estate portals to lenders looking for information on local schools for their valuations. As one of the most comprehensive solutions on the market, our school data offers insights into several... Read More »
How Utility Companies Use Real Estate Data to Grow Their Business
The utilities sector is more competitive than ever, from emerging technologies and energy sources to new disruptors entering the market at record speed. To win and keep customers, more and more companies are diversifying their business and customer acquisition strategies. To help identify market trends and prospective customers, more and more... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Discover ATTOM’s Newest User-Friendly Data Solution – Property Navigator
Wondering how you can access detailed property reports that offer powerful search tools and comparative market analytics? This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management, and Jonathan Veit, Account Executive for ATTOM, dives into ATTOM’s newest user-friendly data solution – property navigator – with a live demo and... Read More »
The Benefits of ATTOM’s Real Estate API
As a solution that can provide companies with direct access to real-time property data, APIs are one of the most popular options for building and powering websites, apps, portals, and custom software applications. At ATTOM, we are known for our leading real estate API solution — providing our customers with direct access to rich real estate data... Read More »
The Benefits of Using Building Permit Data in Insurance Underwriting
A building permit database can be valuable to insurance companies for underwriting, claims handling, and marketing. However, underwriters, in particular, can reap the rewards. They say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and building permit data is a valuable prevention tool for underwriters. In addition to providing... Read More »
Top 5 Property Data AVMs
***This article was originally written in 2020, but has been updated for 2023 to reflect new solution providers*** In this post, we explore the top 5 property AVMs (also known as an Automated Valuation Model). An AVM analyses public records to estimate a property value for appraisals in the underwriting process, as well as offer estimates of a... Read More »
ATTOM Launches User Friendly On-Demand Data Solution – Property Navigator
Enables Search and Access to Extensive Property Data, with Over 155 Million Properties Nationwide; For Detailed Property Reports, Downloadable Records and Quick and Accurate Market Reviews IRVINE, Calif. – March 21, 2023 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, has announced the launch of Property Navigator, an... Read More »
Machine Learning Is Powering REIT Investments: ATTOM Is Providing the Data
It’s the worker that never sleeps. The real estate industry is embracing machine learning technology as new tools take on mundane administrative tasks, such as powering advanced accounting systems, automating marketing campaigns, and creating smart contracts. But back-office efficiencies are only one component of the advantages AI and machine... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: A Look into the Future of the Distressed Housing Market
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management at ATTOM, and Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics for Auction.com, offers an in-depth look into the volatile housing market, as foreclosure activity begins to increase and the housing market flattens. This webinar also explores ATTOM’s various distressed datasets, and how... Read More »
ATTOM Integrates Propensity To Default Analytics Into Its Vast U.S. Property Data Warehouse
Discover the probability of a home going into foreclosure; Utilizing various property datasets and AI-powered algorithms to determine propensity to default IRVINE, Calif. – February 7, 2023 — ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today announced it has integrated propensity to default analytics into... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Disrupting the Insurance Industry with Property Data
This ATTOM webinar, presented by Jennifer Carrillo, Sr. Director of Enterprise Solutions, provides an in-depth look into the world of big data and how it is disrupting and improving the insurance industry. During this webinar, Jennifer examines how insurance companies utilize ATTOM for specific use cases, how to improve processes and enhance risk... Read More »
Enrich your Real Estate Portal’s Content with Neighborhood Data
As a real estate agent or broker, you’ll know there are several appealing property characteristics that factor into buyers’ property purchase decisions. From large square footage to additional bedrooms and surrounding areas, property characteristics and neighborhood data is essential to any real estate portal. ATTOM gives you access to detailed,... Read More »
How to Use Neighborhood and Property Data to Find More Leads as a Home Improvement Company
More and more home improvement companies are making moves to modernize their businesses. From finding and attracting the best leads to simplifying and optimizing their internal business processes, home improvement companies are discovering the benefits of digitizing and modernizing their companies. As the owner a home improvement company, you can... Read More »
How to Calculate Your Home’s Valuation and Challenge a Tax Assessment
Congratulations to New York and New Jersey. According to the Washington, DC-based independent tax policy research organization, the Tax Foundation, these two states are home to some of the most expensive counties in the country regarding paid property taxes. As of 2019, residents of Bergen, Essex, and Union Counties in New Jersey and Nassau,... Read More »
Do You Know Your Zoning Codes? What They Are and Where to Find Them
Do you know the difference between building classification and zoning? If you’re in the real estate business and don’t know the answer to that question, you may not want to admit it out loud, but read this article to set yourself straight. Zoning data is used for land-use planning to regulate the type of development activity and the structures... Read More »
How Legal Descriptions Are Created and the Role That They Play in Real Estate Transactions
The legal identification is a necessary part of any real estate transaction. It describes the land being conveyed and can identify any easements or encroachments that may not have been disclosed by the seller. The legal identification contains a detailed description of a piece of land’s boundaries and information about its location. These... Read More »
Reliable Square Footage Data is Critical for Property Valuations
The square footage of real property is used to justify market value, assess expansion opportunities, and can affect desirability for most buyers. Therefore, it’s important to get the measurement right. A licensed real estate agent must use care and diligence when reporting square footage in listings and other advertising. Square footage is... Read More »
How Real Estate Professionals Can Leverage Lis Pendens
Whether you are new to real estate or a seasoned professional, you likely know there’s an opportunity to make money working with distressed properties. In fact, many skilled investors, agents, appraisers, and lenders are doing so. To take advantage of the distressed property market, the place to start is with a complete list of distressed... Read More »
Comparative Market Analysis: How to Price Properties Right
Whether you’re listing a property, making a purchase decision, or appraising, getting the right price from the start is the most important step. Many of us have the market knowledge and the analytical know-how to look at a list of sales and decide which make the best comps. But where do you go from there? How do you conduct a thorough comparative... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Will Rising Mortgage Rates Sink All Ships?
This ATTOM webinar, presented by industry thought-leaders, Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence for ATTOM, Len Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist for Freddie Mac, and Sean Mooney, VP of Product Management for ATTOM, addresses the impact rates have been having on the mortgage industry and the U.S. housing market. This webinar also provides a U.S.... Read More »
Do You Know What Non-Disclosure States Are?
Non-disclosure states are U.S. states where property sale prices are not publicly recorded as part of official public records. Unlike disclosure states, government offices in non-disclosure states are prohibited from releasing sale price information, even when a property transaction is recorded. This distinction can significantly impact how real... Read More »
ATTOM Announces the Addition of NMLS & Loan Originator Analytics Data
Provides Access to the Names and NMLS IDs for Those Individuals, Companies or Brokers that are Originating Residential Mortgage Loans IRVINE, Calif. — October 5, 2022 — ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today announced it has integrated NMLS loan originator data into its ever-expanding ATTOM Table... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Climate Risk and the Housing Market
This ATTOM webinar offers an in-depth look at climate risk, what it means for the housing market, how it can pose a threat to your industry, and how data-driven decision making can protect your bottom line. Presenters include Dr. Laura McGowan, PhD Atmospheric Science for ClimateCheck, Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence for ATTOM, and Sean... Read More »
The Power of Real Estate Data for Appraisers
For appraisers, having access to the right real estate data is key for more accurate property valuations and reports. Whether sifting through building permit data from the local government to applying for access to real estate data — there’s a wealth of property data out there but manually sourcing it is typically time-consuming and complex. At... Read More »
How to Use ATTOM’s Property Reports as a Real Estate Investor
From highlighting the most promising rental markets to unearthing distressed properties, real estate data can be helpful for spotting trends in the market and building your portfolio as a real estate investor. As one of the most comprehensive offerings on the market, ATTOM’s property reports from can be a key source of up-to-date real estate data... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: The Evolution of Property Data Delivery
Data delivery has evolved from the days of bulk files that needed to be manually ingested, normalized, and integrated into legacy systems. Today, with the advancement of APIs and cloud-based delivery systems, users have real-time access to exactly the data they need at the push of a button. This webinar examines how property data delivery has... Read More »
How Moving Companies Can Use Property Data
From packing up all their belongings to making long cross-country trips to their new home, moving a house can be highly stressful. Research shows that moving to a new home can cause more anxiety than getting divorced. As a moving company, you can help differentiate yourself from your competitors by helping to make the process as easy, stress... Read More »
The Unique Value of Parcel Boundary Data
Whether you’re looking to guide property investment and purchase decisions with enriched neighborhood and property data or looking to develop mapping apps that provide detailed neighborhood and school zone information — accurate boundary data can offer you precise location information on properties and local neighborhoods. At ATTOM, we offer a... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: GeoData Plus Property Reports for Appraisers, Agents & Investors
This webinar, presented by Jonathan Veit, Account Executive for GeoData Plus, powered by ATTOM, offers an in-depth look at how real estate agents, brokers, appraisers, investors, lenders, homebuyers, and other real estate professionals are currently using GeoData Plus’s property search and report tools to analyze and identify their next... Read More »
The Value of Property Ownership Data and How to Undertake a Property Owner Search
Property ownership data is essential information for a range of professionals across different industries. In this post, we explore the purpose and value of property ownership data and the best way to undertake a property owner search. Let’s take a look! What is Property Ownership Data? Let’s cover the basics — property ownership data provides a... Read More »
ATTOM Unveils New Data Product for Reliable Rental Market Data
ATTOM’s new Rental AVM (Automated Valuation Model) delivers automated rental estimates, arming real estate professionals with reliable values to make better decisions IRVINE, CA – May 3, 2022 — ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, is pleased to announce it has added yet another new data product to... Read More »
ATTOM Webinar Summary: Discover the ATTOM AVM & Other Key Valuation Datasets
This webinar, presented by ATTOM VP of Product Management, Sean Mooney, offers an in-depth look at the new ATTOM Rental AVM (automated valuation model), as well as our other valuation solutions, including the key features, use cases, and delivery options available. Sean begins this webinar by examining the foundation of the ATTOM AVMs, which... Read More »
The Value of Demographic Data for Marketing Professionals
As a marketer, you’ll know that the better personalized your marketing initiatives are to your prospects and customers, the more effective they will be. Generalized outreach and marketing campaigns rarely reach and convert your desired customers. To better personalize your marketing, you’re may already be aware of multiple ways to segment your... Read More »
A Look at Parcel Boundary Data for the Insurance Industry
When it comes to assessing the risk profile of properties for insurance purposes, having access to reliable, up-to-date parcel boundary data can help support underwriting and lead to more accurate decisions when it comes to pricing. Parcel boundary data can help you get more accurate insights into properties that are in high-risk areas like flood... Read More »
ATTOM’s Property Reports & Real Estate Sales Comps
If you work in the real estate industry, you’ll know how important it is to keep track of real estate trends, market changes, and promising properties in up-and-coming areas. Whether you work for a multi-regional company, like a national brokerage or you’re an appraiser that works in a particular locale, having access to reliable property data... Read More »
4 Best Uses for ATTOM’s Foreclosure Data
As our own Chief Product Officer at ATTOM Todd Teta notes, foreclosure activity is set to increase in 2022. Todd says, “Foreclosure starts are very likely to rise over the next six months to a year — with the increase ranging from a tick to a torrent.” Foreclosure activity refers to properties that have foreclosure filings after property owners... Read More »
ATTOM’s Ever-Expanding Table of Data Elements Innovates In Real Estate Data Consumption for End-Users
ATTOM’s proprietary Table of Data Elements transforms property data into a visual element and further solidifies the company’s position as the industry’s leading data provider. IRVINE, CA – Mar. 16, 2022 — ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, continues to extend its data footprint by growing at... Read More »
Property Technology: 4 of the best PropTech Solutions for 2022
PropTech — also known as property technology, refers to any technology that enables technological innovation within the real estate market. Real estate professionals use PropTech in a variety of ways. Digital solutions can help simplify and speed up property searches, purchases, sales, and investing, optimizes operational tasks, enhance asset... Read More »
America’s Most Popular Address
And More Facts About U.S. Real Estate The ATTOM AVM data allows us to get a detailed look at America’s homes — as well as some unique insights into where they’re located, how they’re sold, and much, much more. One of the more interesting tidbits we’ve found? There are 406 properties with a 201 Main St. address, making it the No. 1 most common... Read More »
The Benefits of U.S. Boundary Data for Real Estate Brokers
U.S. parcel boundary data uses geographical information systems (GIS) to map boundaries of a property or piece of land. This data is key for helping property buyers and sellers visualize their homes, neighborhoods, and local services and institutions in an in-depth way. As a real estate broker, you can use boundary data to create detailed online... Read More »
Introducing ATTOM Property Reports: Webinar Summary
This webinar, presented by ATTOM VP of Product Management, Sean Mooney, and Max Chirkov, SaaS Product Manager for ATTOM, features our latest property reports solution, which provides our clients with access to a nationwide property research tool for a variety of use cases. During this webinar, Sean presents a detailed look at the ATTOM Cloud... Read More »
ATTOM’s Tax Assessor Data Has Far-reaching Uses for Various Industries
ATTOM offers a wide range of data sets, but one of our most powerful? That’d be the County Tax Assessor Data, which can be used to fuel smart, profitable decisions in countless industries across the country. The County Tax Assessor Dataset covers over 155 million properties nationwide and includes things like ownership records, taxes, market... Read More »
ATTOM Expands Property Data and Analytics Footprint to Include Climate Change Risk Data
Access to Detailed Property Information and Climate Risk Ratings for Five Climate Change Hazards: Fire, Flood, Heat, Drought and Storm; Climate Change Data Solution for Today, Tomorrow and the Future IRVINE, Calif. — Nov. 17, 2021 — ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced it has added a category of data to its... Read More »
How ATTOM’s Bulk Property Data Solution Can Be Used to Fuel Real Estate Portals
Roughly 95% of all property searches start on the internet. With several new property portals coming onto the market, we are always looking to ensure that our solution remains competitive. Key to ensuring our real estate portal remains competitive is detailed, in-depth insights into properties across the U.S. Our property data insights are... Read More »
How You Can Benefit from a Real Estate API as a Property Investor
As a real estate investor, how do you predict which properties are most likely to provide a strong return on investment? You may use a range of resources in your work to help you calculate which properties will be the most profitable, from the MLS to your connections with local real estate agents. Another brilliant tool to include in your... Read More »
Real Estate Data at Your Fingertips: The Benefits of ATTOM Cloud
Ever wanted an easier, faster way to build real estate solutions? ATTOM Cloud gives you instant access to comprehensive, in-depth property data on properties throughout the U.S. With ATTOM Cloud, you can obtain national property datasets from our public cloud platform. In this post, we explore the benefits of ATTOM Cloud in more detail.... Read More »
The Best Insurance Software: 5 of the Most Popular Systems
As an insurance company or insurance professional, technology can help you save costs, improve customer satisfaction and retention rates, and improve business efficiencies. Each of the leading insurance companies use a range of tech tools to help improve their business – but which ones are the best? Are you using the right software and tools to... Read More »
ATTOM Integrates Transportation Noise Data Into Its Vast U.S. Property Data Warehouse
Now boasting nationwide scoring system for noise factors on any location; Continuing its data expansion to enhance real estate transparency across various industries IRVINE, Calif. – July 20, 2021 — ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced it has integrated transportation noise data into its U.S. property data... Read More »
ATTOM Unveils Innovative Cloud-Based Platform Offering Instant and Direct Access to Its Data
Simplify Data Management, Improve Data Quality and Drive Business Value with ATTOM Cloud; Start with a 30-day FREE Trial IRVINE, Calif. – June 10, 2021 — ATTOM, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced the launch of ATTOM Cloud, a new cloud-based platform that provides immediate access to high-quality curated property... Read More »
An Introduction to ATTOM’s Property Data API
From the Zillow API to the REalyse API, there are several paid and free real estate APIs to choose from. At ATTOM, we offer one of the leading real estate APIs (application programming interfaces) on the market. As one of the most comprehensive real estate data providers in the industry, offering an in-depth look at 155 million U.S. properties... Read More »
PropTech in 2021: Trends & Top Solutions
2020 has been a challenging year for real estate professionals, but ever agile – many have looked to PropTech this year to fulfill business transactions and strengthen their processes. What does 2021 have in store for PropTech? Will many of the technologies that helped real estate professionals weather the COVID storm continue to be used in 2021?... Read More »
Top Property Data Providers
***This article was originally written in 2020, but has been updated for 2023 to reflect new solution providers*** Best Property Data Providers in the U.S. Property information is all around us. And, yet, businesses that rely on real estate data often struggle to vet its accuracy, streamline it and convert it into actionable insights. Because of... Read More »
Where to Find Building Permit Data:
The Best Resources for Commercial and Residential Building Permit Data Building permit data can be found through local government offices and specialized property data providers. While municipal sources remain the original record holders, third-party providers aggregate, standardize, and deliver building permit data at scale—making it easier to... Read More »
Real Estate APIs: 5 of the Best Solutions on the Market
***Click here for the latest, more comprehensive guide to the Best Real Estate APIs*** Real estate APIs provide real-time access to critical housing market data. These tools are valuable for professionals and developers looking to automate updates across platforms, applications, and websites—helping deliver accurate, up-to-date property... Read More »
Real Estate Data and The Rise of Zombie Foreclosures: How Banks Can Mitigate Their Risk
According to ATTOM’s most recent vacant and zombie foreclosure report, a number of zombie foreclosures have arisen across the US in the wake of COVID, as many Americans struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments. Could a zombie apocalypse be on the horizon? Zombie apocalypses are costly for financial institutions and pose a risk to... Read More »
The Benefits of Personalized Marketing and How to Supercharge Your Results with Community and Demographic Data
In 2020, consumers expect the products and services they engage with to be uniquely tailored to their unique desires and needs. A recent study by Deloitte found that 36% of consumers expect personalized products and services. Personalization involves pooling all the data you have on a customer and using this information to create a... Read More »
How School Data Can Transform Your Marketing
As children are returning to school, many parents are anxious to ensure the schools their children are to attend are the best fit for their academic and social needs. With the impact of Coronavirus and lockdown, many parents are concerned about the adjustment their children will have to make to online classes. The new virtual delivery of... Read More »
Redesigning Offices to Meet the Needs of the Coronavirus Pandemic
How Offices Can be Redesigned to Meet the Needs of the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate Design Services The coronavirus has forced us to rethink our commercial spaces; in order to make commercial space fit-for-purpose, overhauls of our offices, malls, and apartment complexes are in order. With a workforce of nearly... Read More »
How Building Permit Data Can Help Real Estate Appraisers
How Building Permit Data Can Improve the Accuracy of Your Property Valuations as an Appraiser Determining a property’s market value as an appraiser can be a time-consuming and stressful process. Undertaking data collection and validation using a range of sources – from aerial photos to tax assessor data – often takes a considerable amount... Read More »
Using ATTOM’s Building Permit Data for Real Estate Lead Generation
How Real Estate Agents Can Use Building Permit Data and Online Valuation Tools for Lead Generation Online valuation tools are an effective lead-generation tool for real estate agents looking for new leads on both the seller and buyer side. Sellers in particular are interested in how much they can get for their home – and they are looking for... Read More »
Loan Officers Can Use ATTOM’s Building Permit Data to Find New Prospects
How Mortgage Loan Officers Can Use ATTOM’s Building Permit Data to Find New Prospects As a mortgage loan officer, it’s easy to become dependent on referrals to find new prospects. However, it can be stressful waiting for your next prospect to show up. Moreover, building strong referral relationships can take an extensive amount of time that you... Read More »
How Property Data Can Help Save You Time and Money on Your Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval as a Mortgage Lender
The pre-qualification and pre-approval stages of the loan origination process can often be stressful and time consuming for smaller mortgage lenders. You may not always have the manpower and revenue you need to quickly and efficiently qualify prospective borrowers. This can mean that you fall behind your larger competitors. Moreover, you... Read More »
How Coronavirus is Impacting the Homebuilding Industry
How the Coronavirus is Impacting the Homebuilding Industry (and How Technology Can Help) Coronavirus’ impact on the property market has been hard-hitting. Brokers, homebuilders, real estate agents, and sellers are welcoming a disconcerting new normal, with restrictions on open houses, the drop-off of buyer interest, and frozen negotiations. As a... Read More »
Empowering Technology Service Providers to Compete in the COVID-19 Era
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change so much about the way we live, one surprising bi-product of our current circumstance is the inspiring creativity that has emerged under pressure. Professionals are finding new ways to get their jobs done remotely, students are attending school from home, friends and families are staying... Read More »
Enhance Your Real Estate Market Analysis
Enhance Your Real Estate Market Analysis with ATTOM’s Data-as-a-Service or DaaS. Finding a lucrative residential real estate investment opportunity can prove challenging if you’re a residential real estate investor. Regularly undertaking real estate market analysis to develop insights into the latest market conditions and current risk and... Read More »
Real Estate Market Data for Schools (Part 2)
Beyond University and School Data: How Real Estate Data Can Benefit Educational Institutions (Part 2) In our last post, we explored how real estate data can be used to help improve the performance of schools across the U.S. In our second post in our educational series, highlighting how school data can improve the performance of educational... Read More »
Real Estate Market Data for Schools (Part 1)
Beyond University and School Data: How Real Estate Market Data Can Benefit Educational Institutions (Part 1) As a school leader, you likely already use a range of datasets to boost student engagement and the performance of your school. However, actionable school data no longer needs to be limited to class size, student attendance, and test... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions Launches Building Permit Data Spanning Over 200 Million Permits Nationwide
New Building Permit Data Expands ATTOM’s Multi-Sourced Data Platform; Covering 94 Percent of the Nation’s Largest Population Centers with Historical Insight & Detailed Classifications IRVINE, Calif. — March 9, 2020 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service... Read More »
Detailed Property Data Enhancing Home Evaluation Process
As a real estate broker, how can you ensure your broker price opinion (BPO) is informed by the best research, in order to accurately assess the value of a property and secure the highest price for both you and your client? When conducting a BPO on an asset there are several factors you need to accurately weigh up in order to derive a property’s... Read More »
Law Firms Use Foreclosure Data to Generate Leads
There’s More for Your Practice than Bankruptcies Bankruptcy is a stopgap for the inevitable. And a lot of real estate attorneys expend a lot of effort marketing their bankruptcy services. There are two things to keep in mind, though. One: In most places, filing for bankruptcy is pretty simple and straightforward, so an attorney often is not... Read More »
Property Data for Insurers
Property Data for Insurers: A Must Amid Growing Natural Disasters Natural disasters are a growing concern for property owners — and their insurers should be equally worried. According to the Insurance Information Institute, losses from natural catastrophes topped $160 billion in just 2018 alone. In total, last year saw 850 disaster-level events... Read More »
4 Effective Ways to Ensure Customer Loyalty in a Real Estate Marketplace
Real estate sellers and investors turn to online transactional marketplaces for greater security, access to a wider pool of buyers and properties, and faster transactions. In the digital landscape of real estate, seller and buyer expectations are high. Your prospects are looking for a simplified online process for transactions, leads they can... Read More »
How Real Estate API Empowers Developers
What is a Real Estate API? As data providers transition to the fourth industrial revolution, in which technologies created in the digital revolution are combined to disrupt everyday business, they may want to consider the notion that shopping behavior hasn’t changed all that much despite generations of innovative advances. Whether ordering a... Read More »
How Insurers Can Leverage Hazard Risk Data
How Insurers Can Leverage ATTOM’s Environmental Hazard Risk Data No one can guarantee zero risk from environmental hazards. But on the upside, there are ways to play the odds. You know, for example, that Miami, Fla., is more susceptible to hurricanes than, say, Cheyenne, Wyo.? Areas prone to repeated natural disasters are easy to identify.... Read More »
Property Rental Sites Targeting Millennials
How Neighborhood and Property Data Can Help Rental Site Owners Target Millennial Renters Effectively According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 1 in 3 millennials own their own home. Stagnant wages, coupled with rising house prices, mean that many millennials are struggling to purchase their own property. This makes millennials one of the... Read More »
Neighborhood Data Improving Vacation Rental Sites
How Demographic and Neighborhood Data Drives Traffic to Vacation Rental Sites As a vacation rental site owner, how can you ensure your attracting a steady influx of high-quality prospects every month? From including your platform on local directories to investing in your social media strategy, there are several ways to attract more visitors to... Read More »
Property Characteristics Data for Real Estate Investors
What Makes for a Good Property Investment? Everyone knows the three most important components of building a successful business. But the truth is, there actually is more to it than location and location (and, of course, location). Real estate and property investors need to know what makes a location the right one. Developers need to understand... Read More »
Bulk Data Licensing, Property Data, and Risk Assessments in Home Insurance: An Underwriter’s Guide
As a home insurance underwriter, there are several key parameters you likely take into account when assessing for risk and calculating insurance premiums. Ensuring you have access to the breath of data required to feed into a mortgage insurance system is key to correctly analyzing risk factors that may result in large pay-outs for an insurer. In... Read More »
Real Estate & Property Data for Legal Professionals
Use of Real Estate & Property Data for Legal Professionals Legal professionals get involved in real estate deals for all kinds of reasons – contract disputes, divorces, deaths, easement issues …. Even a seemingly simple house sale and closure might turn into bitter fight over who has the right to do what with a property. When attorneys or... Read More »
Empower Your Real Estate Portal with ATTOM’s School Data
How Real Estate Portal Owners Can Use ATTOM’s School Data to Determine Future Target Markets Data is increasingly being used by leading online property platforms providers to choose the right markets to launch in. From community and demographic data to tax history, real estate portal owners typically turn to a variety of property related data in... Read More »
Build Targeted Marketing Lists with ATTOM’s Match & Append Solution
Utilize ATTOM’s Match and Append Solution to Build Targeted Marketing Lists and Convert Prospects As a marketing agency, we help our clients design and implement effective marketing strategies, conduct market research, and drive marketing campaigns to success. In order to grow our business, we utilize several different lead-generation strategies... Read More »
Data-as-a-Service for Real Estate Investors
Data-as-a-Service: Enhance Your Real Estate Market Analysis as a Residential Real Estate Investor with ATTOM’s DaaS Finding a lucrative residential real estate investment opportunity can prove challenging if you’re a residential real estate investor. Regularly undertaking real estate market analysis to develop insights into the latest market... Read More »
Find New Insurance Leads with ATTOM’s Points of Interest Data
How to Find and Convert New Business Insurance Leads with ATTOM’s Points of Interest Data Do you specialize in providing insurance coverage for businesses? Studies show that a few years ago, 27 million working-age Americans owned their own business and this figure is set to rise. From liability insurance to business property insurance –... Read More »
ATTOM’s Real Estate API Auto-Fill Functionality
ATTOM’s Real Estate API Meets Auto-Fill Functionality: A Simple and Effective Way to Improve User Experience on Your iBuyer Platform iBuyers are increasingly becoming one of the biggest trends in real estate. From independent iBuyer platforms to iBuyer platforms brought to market by some of the leading real estate companies,... Read More »
An Insurer’s Guide to Better Claims Management
How to Use ATTOM’s Environmental Hazard Data to Verify and Assess the Impact of Natural and Man-Made Hazards When it comes to claims management as an insurer, it’s vital that you have access to real-time, accurate data on the latest natural and man-made hazards. How can you verify that a severe weather event or manmade hazardous occurrence... Read More »
Foreclosure Data for Real Estate Professionals
Don’t Dismiss Data on Foreclosures Foreclosures not on your radar? Maybe they should be. Although national foreclosure figures have been trending steadily downward for years, real estate is a local business. And that means real estate agents and brokers need to be aware of what the foreclosure picture looks like in their area. Because, as ATTOM’s... Read More »
ATTOM’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) is Empowering the Mortgage Industry
How Mortgage Professionals Need Property Data to Make Informed Decisions In today’s ever-evolving mortgage market, data is more important than ever. The good news is, companies can get data from a variety of sources. Of course, the bad news is, companies can get data from a variety of sources. Pulling information from disparate suppliers can mean... Read More »
Property Data for Insurers: A Must Amid Growing Natural Disasters
Natural disasters are a growing concern for property owners — and their insurers should be equally worried. According to the Insurance Information Institute, losses from natural catastrophes topped $160 billion in just 2018 alone. In total, last year saw 850 disaster-level events worldwide. And the U.S. certainly hasn’t been immune to these... Read More »
ATTOM Provides Premium Property Data for Government Agencies
Think about all the reasons government agencies might need property records – public projects, easements, assessing valuation, even eminent domain issues. Two things are certain whenever governments do need these kinds of records. First, agencies need them to be accurate. Second, they need these records to be delivered as efficiently as possible,... Read More »
Generate Better Real Estate Leads with the Right Property Data
Qualified Real Estate Leads Real estate brokers and agents are always on the lookout for one thing: leads. The nature of buying a home means that satisfied clients often won’t be needing your services again for years, if ever. Although previous clients are often an excellent source of referrals, those in the real estate industry need a steady... Read More »
Benefits of Parcel Boundaries Data for Government Agencies
Parcel boundaries data offers you a rich treasure trove of actionable data as a civil servant. Land deeds and surveys, conducted by land surveyors, map out the parcel boundaries that make up the U.S.. Previously, such data was difficult to organize and access. Interested parties had to spend hours poring over poorly-organized files and convoluted... Read More »
How Real Estate Agents Use Property Data to Grow Their Business
3 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Use Real Estate Property Data to Grow Their Business Comprehensive real estate property data can give you a competitive edge in the real estate industry. As a real estate agent, you can leverage property data in a number of ways to win new clients and boost your revenue. In this post, we highlight the 3 top ways you... Read More »
How Nonprofits Utilize ATTOM to Obtain Property Ownership Data
Nonprofits Are Turning to ATTOM Data to Obtain Property Ownership Data to Locate HNWIs Running a nonprofit successfully is no different than running any other business. The organization needs money and it needs to know where to find it – especially when the economy goes south. Highly successful nonprofits have figured out that a good way to get... Read More »
Investors Use ATTOM to Find Lucrative Foreclosure Properties
Real Estate Investors Can Source Lucrative Foreclosure Properties by Using ATTOM’s Foreclosure Data Foreclosed or real estate owned (REO) properties are properties owned by a mortgage lender or lien holder due to the property owner defaulting on their loan. Whether you’re looking for multi-family or lone residential property investments,... Read More »
ATTOM Fuels the Insurance Industry with Property Characteristics Data
Big Data and Insurance: How Home Insurers Can Bring Greater Speed and Accuracy to Their Loan Underwriting Processes by Utilizing Property Characteristics Just like the real estate industry before it, big data is slowly revolutionizing the home insurance industry. When it comes to underwriting, big data and insurance data analysis allows... Read More »
Enhance your Real Estate Platform with ATTOM
How Community and Demographic Data Can Make Your Real Estate Platform a Go-To Resource for House Hunters In a sea of glossy graphics, triple-digit property listings, and intuitive interfaces, it can be difficult to make your real estate platform stand out to prospective buyers. From aerial maps, to a host of search filters. It seems that any... Read More »
ATTOM’s Data-as-a-Service Webinar Overview
ATTOM’s Chief Product & Technology Officer, Todd Teta, along with early adopters of DaaS, will introduce you to ATTOM’s newest data solution: ATTOM DaaS (Data-as-a-Service). In this webinar, you’ll learn: Benefits of ATTOM DaaS (from Early Adopters) The ATTOM DaaS Difference How ATTOM DaaS Works ATTOM Data-as-a-Service Webinar Summary On... Read More »
Government Agencies Use Property Data to Enhance Urban Planning
How Government Agencies Can Use Property Data to Enhance Urban Planning Initiatives Government bodies work hard to meet the needs of their constituents through a well-designed urban environment. City planning must meet the health, economic, and social needs of the population. The field of urban informatics utilizes big data and data analytics to... Read More »
Target Your Marketing with the ATTOM Property Data API
Every company needs to market their business in order to attract new customers (and to keep current ones). In real estate and in the mortgage industry, marketing is just as critical as any other business, but a broad-brush approach likely will not be successful here. Some companies may only work in specific geographic regions or may only work... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions CEO Rob Barber Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2019 American Business Awards®
Barber recognized for his contributions in tech innovation over the past year, including leading ATTOM to become one of the first property data providers to offer Data-as-a-Service. IRVINE, Calif. – May 13, 2019 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS),... Read More »
Speed Up Mortgage Application Process with ATTOM’s Property Data
Property Data: How FinTech Can Help Mortgage Lenders Process Mortgage Applications up to 20x Faster Traditionally, the mortgage industry has been slow to adopt technology. Many agencies still employing dated waterfall projects that fail to speed up and simplify their day-to-day processes. Chief executive of Eligible, Rameez Zafar, highlights the... Read More »
ATTOM Data is Simplifying Residential Property Data
How ATTOM is Simplifying Residential Property Data Maybe the greatest dilemma for residential real estate professionals is that while there is an endless amount of property data on their phones and computers, it’s often overwhelming to navigate. It’s all out there in the vast ocean of the internet, but … how do you find it?... Read More »
How ATTOM’s Environmental Hazard Data Can Fuel Local Government Risk Assessment Strategies
Communities rely on local government bodies to efficiently collect, analyze, and manage data on natural hazards to ensure their comfort and safety. Efficient government data collection, assessment, and management on environmental hazards is crucial for protecting your constituents against a wide range of ever-changing hazards that could have... Read More »
How DaaS Delivers Property Data That Produces Actionable Insights
Big data is vital to business—and the amount of data continues to increase daily. Most innovative businesses pursue research using data because of the value that lies within. These organizations seek better insights with proven results from data analysis, and these insights are decision-making factors for business strategies. There is a sense,... Read More »
Secure your Mortgage Portfolio by Leveraging ATTOM’s Property Tax Data
More than $14 billion in property taxes goes unpaid every year, according to research from the National Tax Lien Association. And those delinquencies can have a ripple effect across the mortgage industry, from anticipating mortgage delinquencies to affecting the portfolios of lenders and servicers. These hazards and risks can be mitigated,... Read More »
How Points of Interests Data Can Be Best Leveraged in Real Estate
How Real Estate Pros Use POI Data Think about all the things people consider when they move to a new home. It goes well beyond price and mortgage rates. When people move, they want to know about schools, hospitals, amenities, attractions, and even who the best veterinarian is. All of these factors fall under the umbrella of “points of interest,”... Read More »
Protect Your Real Estate Portfolio with ATTOM’s Property Data
The surest way to mitigate risk in a real estate portfolio is to understand all the risks you could face as an investor. Sounds obvious, right? Well, did you know that demand for homes in areas at high risk of natural disasters has triggered some of the fastest price growth in the U.S. over the past couple years? If that sounds counter intuitive,... Read More »
How Loan Officers Locate Distressed Homes
However healthy or unhealthy the economy, there will always be some homeowners who become unable to keep up with their mortgage. And there will always be reasons for loan officers to find and do business with distressed owners. The trick, of course, is finding them – which is not a trick at all if you know where to look. Here’s a Hint: Look... Read More »
How Property Data is Driving Digital Disruption
Digital disruption is a lot like art. Everybody knows it when they see it, but it’s not so easy to define on its own. In business, it’s a good thing, we promise. Digital disruption drives industries forward because disruptors keep pushing what technology can do. And disruptors like ATTOM Data Solutions keep upending the status quo to... Read More »
Inside the ATTOM Data Depth
Whether it’s finding out what homes are selling for, characteristics of a specific property or what the neighborhood has to offer, data matters. Nothing is probably more important in the real estate industry than having the right data to help drive company decision-making. With so much data available it can be hard to decipher the good from the... Read More »
Underwriting, Assessing Risk, Big Data
Catastrophes have rewritten the rules of the insurance game. Before Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, insurers essentially guessed at what the financial damages would be if a disaster struck. Turns out, they drastically underestimated what the losses might be. And they suffered the consequences. Smart underwriters don’t guess. They use the kinds... Read More »
How Technology is Disrupting the Real Estate Industry
Not so long ago, real estate transactions were simple and straightforward. A seller listed a home through an agent and a buyer showed interest. The buyer’s agent drew on his or her knowledge of the market to negotiate a final selling price and then the buyer closed on his or her new house. Now, as it has in so many industries, information... Read More »
How Agents Use ATTOM’s Lead Generation Tool to Find New Homebuyers
Use ATTOM’s Lead Generation Tool to Find New Homebuyers Every year, about 5.5 million people in the U.S. buy a home. Almost 2 million of them are doing it for the first time. The question for real estate agents, then, is not whether people are looking to buy, it’s how to find the ones who want to buy where you are, and how to nurture those... Read More »
How Planners Use ATTOM’S Environmental Hazard Data
It might be tempting to think that living in a city puts residents at a lower risk for disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or forest fires. It might even be true, depending on how far that city is from a coastline or open farm country or a swath of woods. But cities have no shortage of environmental hazards. Smog. Contaminated Superfund sites.... Read More »
HomeAuctionLists.com Defragments Investor Leads with Property Data
Frustrated with the fragmented state of real estate investor leads, longtime investor Keith Fiskum launched HomeAuctionLists.com in 2018 — fueled by record-level property data from ATTOM Data Solutions. “It’s a unified platform to find on-market and off-market lead opportunities for real estate investors,” said Fiskum, who has been investing... Read More »
Market Trend Data Helps Divvy Challenge the Buy-or-Rent Paradigm
Divvy Homes is challenging the traditional buy-or-rent paradigm in three Midwestern markets with the help of market trend reports from ATTOM Data Solutions. “Divvy is a fractional homeownership company,” said Adena Hefets, co-founder of the San Francisco-based real estate tech startup that is focused on three markets east of the Mississippi:... Read More »
Lovell Minnick Partners Acquires ATTOM Data Solutions, Leading Provider of Real Estate Data and Analytics
New Partnership Positions Market-Leading Property Data Expert for Sustained Growth PHILADELPHIA, LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, January 8, 2019 – Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm specializing in financial and related business services companies, today announced it has completed the acquisition of ATTOM Data Solutions (“ATTOM” or “the... Read More »
The Evolution of the AVM
Love ’em or hate ’em, AVMs are a mainstay in how buyers and industry professionals gauge the worth of a property. It’s been that way since Zillow first introduced the world to the AVM by way of the Zestimate. But a lot has changed since the early days of AVMs. Today’s AVMs are not just for consumers. They power a host of... Read More »
Alexa, Tell Me About My Property?
Engage. Capture. Convert. With Alexa (Amazon Echo) more abundant than ever in households and even businesses across the nation, it’s becoming more apparent that Alexa may start powering the housing industry. As we see AI and machine learning continue its increasing role in the housing industry, it’s no wonder that real estate agents need to stay... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions Integrates Enhanced Boundary Data Into Its U.S. Property Data Warehouse
Boundaries for 155 Million U.S. Parcels Joined to Assessor, Recorder, Community Data; Includes 67,000 School Attendance Zone Boundaries, 166,000 Neighborhood Boundaries IRVINE, Calif. – December 17, 2018 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced it has integrated expanded boundary data into its... Read More »
Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting and ATTOM Data Solutions Announce Successful Completion of Microsoft Azure Migration
Puts ATTOM’s National Real Estate Database of 155 Million U.S. Properties in the Cloud; Enables More Flexible Data Management and Expedited Delivery to Bulk Licensing Clients; Resulted in an Estimated 30% Cost Savings in ATTOM’s Infrastructure Budget OCEANSIDE, Calif., October 30, 2018 – ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions Launches Consolidated API Platform with Premium Property, Neighborhood and Boundary Data
Self-Service Platform Features Instant Access to Production API Calls with 30-Day Trial; Market-Level Analytics and Derived Data Such as AVM Also Available via API IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 23, 2018 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced the launch of a streamlined real estate API... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions and AVM Analytics Launch New Lender-Grade AVM Available for 80 Million U.S. Homes
New ATTOM AVM Available in 2,194 U.S. Counties Located in all 50 States; Full White Paper Detailing “Black Box” Behind AVM Methodology Available to Download IRVINE, Calif. – June 26, 2018 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database, and AVM Analytics, a valuation software development firm, today announced the launch... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions Launches New Online Marketing List Creation Platform With Data for 158 Million U.S. Properties
New ‘ATTOM List’ Platform Features Expanded Data Footprint, Industry-Standard Interface; Search Filters Include Property & Owner Location, Occupancy, Equity, Foreclosure Status IRVINE, Calif. — May 10, 2018 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier multi-sourced property database, today announced the launch of ATTOM List, a new... Read More »
Digital Conversion Rates in Real Estate: What’s Considered “Good”?
If you’re in real estate and you have a website, landing page, or Facebook page – it’s nice to know how many people visit, but it’s even more important to understand how many people convert. What is a good conversion rate in real estate and what are some easy steps you can take today to improve? FIRST – WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? What are we... Read More »
What is the Best Source for Leads in Real Estate?
Last month we released a white paper on generating new real estate business. We interviewed nearly 400 real estate professionals to find out what works and what doesn’t in attracting, converting and closing more real estate business. This week, we’ll take a look at lead generation. Specifically, where the best real estate... Read More »
Important Statistics on Data-Driven Marketing and What it Means for Your Business
Data-driven marketing is the future. Data enables companies to more effectively target, engage and connect with consumers, which is what consumers now expect. We recently reviewed an extensive study from Forbes Magazine on the overall landscape of data-driven marketing and learned more companies are now using this strategy. In fact,... Read More »
Where is Everyone in Real Estate Spending their Marketing Dollars?
This month we published the results of our extensive study Generating New Business in Real Estate. We polled nearly 400 brokers, agents, marketers, and owners to discover exactly where they invest their marketing dollars, how they generate new business, and their best marketing practices. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at... Read More »
4 Ways to Get More Seller Leads in Real Estate
Seller leads are valuable in real estate and as we learned in our recent white paper Generating New Business in Real Estate, quality seller leads are a big goal for most real estate professionals. Because this is such a popular subject, ATTOM Data has spent a lot of time and energy to learn how to better attract, engage and convert home... Read More »
3 Questions to Ask While Developing Your 2016 Content Strategy
Content marketing has been in the marketing mix for several years. We’ve been talking about this stuff since 2012. Back in the day, if you had a company blog and a steady social media presence you could say you were doing content marketing. Those days are gone. Today, content marketing is much more refined. And it’s no wonder. ... Read More »
What is Data Aggregation?
“Data aggregation is any process in which information is gathered and expressed in a summary form, for purposes such as statistical analysis. A common aggregation purpose is to get more information about particular groups based on specific variables such as age, profession, or income.” What is data aggregation? – Definition from... Read More »
School Data Questions Answered
In September, we wrote about additions to our school information. With the addition of two school data providers, Niche and SchoolDigger, we now offer 20 years of enrollment data, 27 million opinions and reviews from students and parents, and much more. In an effort to shed more light on these new partners, we developed a brief Q&A. We... Read More »
CNN Money, Best Places to Live 2009
Which small towns in America have weathered the economic storm and continued to provide residents with affordable living, great educations, low crime and more? CNN Money has outlined the top 100 in the 2009 Best Places to Live list powered by ATTOM data. The top 100 list accompanies a set of interactive community features to show readers the best... Read More »
The Pros and Cons of AVMs in Real Estate
***This article was originally written in 2018, but has been updated for 2023 to reflect new solution providers*** AVMs have been an integral part of real estate technology since Zillow launched Zestimate. Controversy seems to follow AVMs wherever they pop up, so we wanted to take a moment to lay out the pros and cons of using an AVM in your... Read More »
Part I: What is the ATTOM Property API?
Here at ATTOM Data, we have data on every property in the country and their surrounding communities. We deliver that data to our clients in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways is through an API. So what exactly is our Property API? API stands for Application Programming Interface. Basically, it’s a way for developers to... Read More »
The Promise and Pitfalls of ADUs as Affordable Housing Panacea
A paucity of affordable housing that threatens to inflame a burgeoning homelessness crisis and trigger an exodus of well-paying jobs is forcing local governments to consider creative solutions to this intractable problem. One such solution is to streamline the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the hopes that real estate developers... Read More »
Streaming Your Own Property Data Playlist
Two decades ago assembling a playlist of your 10 favorite songs was a bit of a nosebleed. First you would go to the (brick-and-mortar) store and purchase 10 different CDs, each containing one of your favorite songs. Or alternatively mail-order those same CDs through the now-defunct BMG Music Club — remember that! — and wait for them to arrive.... Read More »
ATTOM Data Solutions Acquires Onboard Informatics, Adding Best-in-Class Neighborhood Data
New Data Features Neighborhood Boundaries, Schools, Crime, Amenities, Commuter Times; Combined with ATTOM Tax, Deed, Mortgage & Foreclosure Records in One-Stop Data Shop IRVINE, Calif. – Feb. 15, 2018 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database, today announced it has acquired Onboard Informatics, the leading... Read More »Utilities Add 25 Percent to U.S. Homeownership Costs According to New Research from ATTOM Data Solutions and UtilityScore
Utility Costs Require 7 Percent of Wages on Average Nationwide; California Home Seller Profits More Than Double with Solar Installed; IRVINE, Calif. – June 6, 2017 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s largest multi-sourced property database, and UtilityScore, a software provider that helps solar and home improvement... Read More »