Using the Map

Summary: See every market in the country on one color-coded screen, then zoom into yours.

Steps

  1. Click Precision Market Tracker in the top menu. This is the Map.
  2. Pick an indicator from the menu at the top center. Your free account includes the 14 indicators under MLS Indicators.
  3. Pick a version (see below).
  4. Pick a level at the top left: States, Metro, Counties or ZIP Codes.
  5. Read the legend on the left. Colors mean different things for different indicators. In general, red, orange and yellow on the map indicate a 'stronger', appreciating and/or more vibrant market. Pink and purple generally indicate a relatively weaker market.
  6. Zoom with the + / – buttons or your mouse wheel.

The Map with the indicator menu, version, level selector, legend and zoom numbered

Choosing a version

The Choose a variation box: RAW, YoY % Chng, MoM % Chng

  • RAW: the actual number.
  • YoY % Chng: change vs. the same month last year.
  • MoM % Chng: change vs. last month.
  • Rank versions compare each market against every similar market nationwide. They're included with paid plans.

Tip: Switch to YoY % Chng to see what's changing, not just what is. Then look for places where the color jumps at a county line.

Note: Gray "No Data" areas have too few sales to give a reliable reading. That's on purpose.