CoStar
The Most Comprehensive Source of Commercial Real Estate Data & Analytics
About CoStar
CoStar is the world leader in commercial real estate information and marketplaces, providing comprehensive data, analytics, and online marketplace services to commercial real estate professionals. As a publicly-traded company, CoStar maintains the largest database of commercial real estate information in the United States, including detailed building and ownership data, lease comps, sales transactions, and market analytics. The platform serves over 150,000 CRE professionals with critical market intelligence and research capabilities.
✓ Pros
✓Most comprehensive and accurate commercial real estate database available
✓Research team of 1,000+ professionals ensures data quality and timeliness
✓Powerful analytics and forecasting tools for market intelligence
✓Integrated marketplace reach through LoopNet and Apartments.com
✓Covers all major property types with submarket-level granularity
✗ Cons
✗Premium pricing makes it cost-prohibitive for smaller firms and individual brokers
✗Steep learning curve due to the depth and complexity of the platform
✗Annual contracts with limited flexibility on plan adjustments
✗Can be overwhelming for users who only need basic property search
✗Some international market coverage is less comprehensive than US data
Who This Is For
Roles
Company Size
Property Types
CoStar Features
✦ Property Database
Access data on over 6 million commercial properties including ownership, tenancy, and building specs
✦ Sales Comparables
Verified sales transaction data for valuation and market analysis
✦ Lease Comparables
Detailed lease comp data including rates, terms, and concessions
✦ Tenant Information
Track tenant movements, lease expirations, and expansion/contraction activity
✦ Market Analytics
Submarket-level analytics on vacancy, absorption, rent trends, and construction pipeline
✦ Analytics Suite
Custom reporting and visualization tools for portfolio and market analysis
✦ CMBS/Loan Data
Access to commercial mortgage data for lending and investment analysis
✦ Forecast Models
Proprietary forecasting models for rent growth, vacancy, and cap rates
✦ Tenant Prospecting
Identify and target tenants based on lease expiration, size requirements, and industry
✦ LoopNet Integration
Listing syndication to LoopNet, the most-visited commercial real estate marketplace
✦ Marketing Center
Create professional property marketing materials and flyers
✦ STR (Hotel Data)
Hospitality performance analytics through the STR acquisition
Integrations
Microsoft Excel (Productivity)Salesforce (CRM)MRI Software (Property Management)Yardi (Property Management)RealPage (Property Management)
Company Info
Company
CoStar Group
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Employees
6,500+
Funding
Public (NASDAQ: CSGP)
CoStar FAQ
How much does CoStar cost?
CoStar does not publish pricing; it is quote-based. Contact the vendor for a quote.
Who is CoStar for?
CoStar is built for Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Investors, Appraisers, Lenders, Developers, Market Researchers, working with office, industrial, retail, multifamily, land, investment properties properties.
What are alternatives to CoStar?
Popular data & analytics alternatives include Alteryx, Altus Group, Bisnow. See the full list of CoStar alternatives.
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Popular Comparisons
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CoStar is the comprehensive researched database; CompStak trades crowdsourced comps for unmatched effective-rent detail. Often free for contributors.
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CoStar covers property data and comps; Placer.ai measures real-world foot traffic. Retail buyers often want both, and Placer has a free tier.
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CoStar/LoopNet is the data-rich institutional standard; Crexi is the free-to-start, modern challenger. Many brokers simply use both.
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