Building Permit Intelligence
Commercial and residential permit filings by ZIP—surfaced before broad MLS visibility, tied to territory ownership.
Integrated outbound
Every paid tier includes Firston Sight Adds, Instant Trace / skip trace, postcards, and handwritten-style letters from the same ZTM credit ledger—no separate mail vendor required for standard outreach.
- 2 credits — Firston Sight Add
- 1 credit — Instant Trace / skip trace
- 5 credits — LLC pierce
- 4 credits — 4×6 postcard
- 5 credits — handwritten-style letter
Funnel-specific comparison paths
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The Ziplytica difference
Ziplytica is built on four pillars that competitors typically handle as separate tools:
Firston Sight + Duel Signal
On-demand seller-motivation / distress Adds (contacts included) on ZIPs you own. Duel Signal elevates parcels that carry both a permit and a distress signal.
Territory Control
Multi-tenant ZIP ownership, blind fair access, and clear team routing—no more overlap guesswork.
Workflow Execution
Discover → Add FoS → Claim → Instant Trace → Postcard or letter → Follow-up—one system for the full rep-side motion, not tab-switching hell.
In this snapshot, Ziplytica is rare in pairing all four. Most competitors specialize in one layer—property search, lead generation, or market data—leaving teams to stitch permit-to-outreach workflows manually.
Feature comparison
Compare platforms using the cards below — optimized for mobile. The full matrix is available on tablet and desktop.
| Platform | Skip Tracing Contact information lookup | Multi-Tenant Multiple brokerages per area | Real-Time Data Live permit feed refresh | Blind Competition Fair lead access model | Market Intelligence Advanced analytics | Lead Generation Permit-driven opportunities | PWA Mobile Mobile-optimized experience | AI Analytics Predictive insights | Credit System Skip trace, postcards, letters | Manager Portal Team management tools | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZiplyticaZiplytica Real Estate Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | From $199/month (Shared) |
CoStar Commercial Real Estate | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | $500-$2,000+/month |
MBS Highway Mortgage & Real Estate Data | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | $200-$800/month |
Zillow Consumer Marketplace | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Free-$1,000/month |
Realtor.com Consumer Marketplace | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Free-$500/month |
PropertyRadar Real Estate Prospecting | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | $99-$299/month |
ProspectNow Real Estate Prospecting | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | $149-$399/month |
SMART Real Estate Data Data & Analytics | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | $199-$799/month |
Ziplytica
Ziplytica
Real Estate IntelligencePricing
From $199/month (Shared)
Target market
Real Estate Brokerages & Agents
Strengths
- —Commercial and residential building permit queues by ZIP
- —Firston Sight seller-motivation / distress Adds with contacts
- —Duel Signal when permit and distress land on the same property
Limitations
- —Newer platform (launched 2024)
- —Building permit coverage varies by municipality
Best for
Brokerages that want territory-led acquisition from live building permits and Firston Sight Adds—not generic list buying
CoStar
Commercial Real EstatePricing
$500-$2,000+/month
Target market
Commercial Real Estate Professionals
Strengths
- —Extensive commercial property database
- —Advanced analytics and reporting
- —Industry standard for commercial real estate
Limitations
- —Expensive pricing structure
- —Commercial real estate focus only
Best for
Commercial real estate brokers and investors needing comprehensive market data
MBS Highway
Mortgage & Real Estate DataPricing
$200-$800/month
Target market
Mortgage Professionals & Lenders
Strengths
- —Mortgage-specific data and analytics
- —Real-time market updates
- —Integration with loan origination systems
Limitations
- —Mortgage industry focus
- —No lead generation for agents
Best for
Mortgage professionals and lenders needing property and market data
Zillow
Consumer MarketplacePricing
Free-$1,000/month
Target market
Consumers & Real Estate Agents
Strengths
- —Large consumer audience
- —Brand recognition
- —Free basic features
Limitations
- —Consumer-focused, not professional tools
- —No skip tracing capabilities
Best for
Agents wanting consumer exposure and basic property data
Realtor.com
Consumer MarketplacePricing
Free-$500/month
Target market
Consumers & Real Estate Agents
Strengths
- —Official NAR affiliation
- —Comprehensive property listings
- —Consumer trust and recognition
Limitations
- —Consumer-focused platform
- —No professional-grade analytics
Best for
Agents wanting NAR-endorsed consumer exposure
PropertyRadar
Real Estate ProspectingPricing
$99-$299/month
Target market
Real Estate Investors & Agents
Strengths
- —Comprehensive property data
- —Skip tracing capabilities
- —Mobile app functionality
Limitations
- —No multi-tenant architecture
- —No blind competition model
Best for
Investors and agents needing property data and contact information
ProspectNow
Real Estate ProspectingPricing
$149-$399/month
Target market
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Strengths
- —Lead generation focus
- —Skip tracing capabilities
- —Property owner information
Limitations
- —No multi-tenant features
- —Limited market intelligence
Best for
Agents focused on lead generation and prospecting
SMART Real Estate Data
Data & AnalyticsPricing
$199-$799/month
Target market
Real Estate Professionals
Strengths
- —Comprehensive property database
- —Advanced filtering options
- —API access for developers
Limitations
- —No lead generation tools
- —No skip tracing capabilities
Best for
Data analysts and developers needing property data APIs
Why brokerages choose Ziplytica
Ziplytica combines commercial and residential building permit intelligence with Firston Sight distress / seller-motivation Adds, ZIP-level territory planning, brokerage workflow visibility, and data-assisted market decisions.
Permits + Firston Sight
Building permit queues and seller-motivation Adds scoped to owned ZIP territories—with Duel Signal when both hit the same parcel.
Field-Ready ZTM Pipeline
One workflow agents can use in the field for claim, notes, status, and conversion tracking.
Credit-Based System
2 credits per Firston Sight Add (Shared/Premier), 1 Instant Trace, 1 skip trace, 4 postcard, 5 letter—integrated outbound from the same ZTM pipeline.