Head to head · Lead Generation

Realtor.com vs Market Leader

These two overlap, but they’re built for different agents. The fastest way to know which fits you is to answer a few questions.

Lead Generation

Realtor.com

The #2 portal, with pay-per-lead and a pay-at-closing referral option.

Pricing TBD

Lead Generation

Market Leader

Exclusive leads with a predictable monthly flow, plus a basic all-in-one.

from $129

Which should you choose?
Choose Realtor.com if you’re…
  • ·Agents wanting a portal alternative to Zillow
  • ·Agents who prefer pay-at-closing over monthly spend
Choose Market Leader if you’re…
  • ·Agents who want leads no one else is calling
  • ·Solo agents wanting predictable monthly volume
Strengths & watch-outs

Realtor.com

Top strengths
  • +Two models: pay-per-lead or pay-at-closing referrals
  • +Second-largest portal audience
  • +Referral option lowers up-front risk
Watch-outs
  • Shared, variable-quality leads on the pay-per-lead side
  • Referral fees take a chunk of closed-deal commission

Market Leader

Top strengths
  • +Exclusive leads, not shared with other agents
  • +Predictable, guaranteed monthly lead flow
  • +Bundled CRM and marketing to work the leads
Watch-outs
  • Exclusivity means a higher cost per lead
  • Bundled software is basic, not best-of-breed
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