Zillow and Redfin are excellent for browsing listings and getting a fast price estimate. They were never built to explain what's actually happening in a neighborhood.
Zillow & Redfin
Excellent for browsing active listings and general price estimates.
Automated valuation models, not a connected public-records analysis.
Limited visibility into permits, development activity, or code violations.
Built around the listing, not the surrounding neighborhood's full context.
ALKARTIS
Connects permits, assessments, and neighborhood-level public records.
Every figure in a HomeBrief report traces back to a specific public source.
Surfaces investment activity, development pipeline, and code violations.
Built to explain a property and its neighborhood, not just list it.
Zillow and Redfin are where you find a listing. ListingIQ, ALKARTIS's real estate intelligence product, is what explains the neighborhood behind it.
Frequently asked questions
Does ALKARTIS replace Zillow or Redfin for browsing listings?
No — those remain excellent for finding and browsing active listings. ListingIQ is a complementary intelligence report, not a listings search engine.
Is ListingIQ available yet?
It's currently in development — see the ListingIQ product page to get notified at launch.