{"id":648,"date":"2025-08-20T19:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T19:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2025-08-21T23:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T23:03:54","slug":"best-real-estate-development-software-2025-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/best-real-estate-development-software-2025-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Real Estate Development Software 2025 Buyer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, the best software for real estate developers feature AI-powered tools. These tools enable real estate developers to perform the jobs that uniquely set them apart from other real estate professionals hundreds of times faster than ever before \u2014 jobs like site selection and zoning feasibility research. Many of these software products are bringing automations to the pre-construction phases of work and represent truly innovative approaches to tasks that were previously entirely manual.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick overview of the platforms included in this guide and the distinct use case where each shines:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/northspyre-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Northspyre<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for real estate development management<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/prophetic-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Prophetic<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for scouting land for development<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/mapzot-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">MapZot<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for retail site selection<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/deepblocks-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Deepblocks<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for urban infill feasibility analysis<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/placer-main\">Placer<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for developments reliant upon strong foot traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Comparison\">Best real estate development software at a glance<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2814\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2814 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td>\n<th class=\"column-2\">Primarily used during<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">Standout features<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">Starter pricing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116243 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Northspyre logo\" width=\"102\" height=\"61\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Northspyre-logo-768x460-1.png\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Project management<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Forecasts future cashflow and funding<\/li>\n<li>See which vendors deliver highest ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">contact sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/northspyre-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit Northspyre<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116244 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Prophetic logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"35\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prophetic-768x208-1.png\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Market research, site selection, &amp; feasibility<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>All zoning and permitted use data displayed<\/li>\n<li>AI-generated site plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">contact sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/prophetic-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit Prophetic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116245 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"MapZot logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"28\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MapZot-768x163-1.png\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Market research &amp; site selection<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>AI-powered site selection<\/li>\n<li>Real-time traffic insights<\/li>\n<li>Retail void analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">contact sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/mapzot-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit MapZot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116242 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Deepblocks logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"31\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/admin-ajax.png\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Site selection &amp; feasibility<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Financial analysis combined with 3D massing<\/li>\n<li>Instant zoning reports<\/li>\n<li>AI chat built for real estate research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">$22 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/deepblocks-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit Deepblocks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116246 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Placer ai logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"40\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Placer-ai-logo-768x235-1.png\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">Market research &amp; site selection<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Get accurate foot traffic trends<\/li>\n<li>Discover where shoppers travel from<\/li>\n<li>API available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">contact sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/placer-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit Placer.ai<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2814 from cache --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Northspyre\">Northspyre: Best for real estate development management<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2815\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2815 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116243 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Northspyre logo\" width=\"149\" height=\"89\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Northspyre-logo-768x460-1.png\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purpose-built for real estate developers<\/li>\n<li>Integrates with all major accounting software<\/li>\n<li>Utilizes AI to reduce data entry<\/li>\n<li>Industry-relevant notifications built in<\/li>\n<li>Highlights opportunities to increase ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adoption requires significant transition<\/li>\n<li>Requires annual contract<\/li>\n<li>Pricing isn\u2019t transparent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must contact a sales rep for a quote<\/li>\n<li>Price depends on the size of your portfolio<\/li>\n<li>I was recently quoted around $18,000 per year to start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2815 from cache --><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n    <a class=\"button  \">Visit Northspyre<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I like Northspyre<\/h3>\n<p>Northspyre has built a platform tailor-made for managing a real estate development business. By focusing on one niche \u2014 rather than project management in general \u2014 it has been able to be opinionated about which insights matter most, and therefore, what data their system must handle. Then, by using AI to automate the collection of data from documents and correspondence, it is able to deliver on the dream of information centralization. The result is a platform capable of making the most of modern-day predictive analytics in a highly relevant way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Information centralization:<\/strong> Northspyre\u2019s AI-powered communications hub for sending and receiving documents automatically captures and organizes project data, giving you an up-to-date database of every project without the usual data entry bottleneck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated financial forecasts:<\/strong> It generates future cash flow and funding projections using real-time data to anticipate funding needs, giving you valuable time to ensure adequate funds are always available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor analytics:<\/strong> Get insights into how vendors are performing against their commitments, forecasts their expected performance through projects, and see which relationships deliver the highest ROI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Prophetic\">Prophetic: Best for scouting land for development<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2816\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2816 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116244 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Prophetic logo\" width=\"180\" height=\"49\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prophetic-768x208-1.png\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for sites by development intentions<\/li>\n<li>Displays permitted use conditions for each parcel<\/li>\n<li>Generates zoning-compliant site plans<\/li>\n<li>Provides maps of all developments in progress<\/li>\n<li>Shows legal documents related to parcels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relatively new to the market<\/li>\n<li>Information may be excessive for small teams<\/li>\n<li>Pricing isn\u2019t transparent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must contact a sales rep for a quote<\/li>\n<li>Pricing varies by number of counties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2816 from cache --><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n    <a class=\"button  \">Visit Prophetic<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I like Prophetic<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 2024, Prophetic describes their software as an AI-native platform for real estate development opportunity analysis &amp; land acquisition. By combining nationwide parcel data with AI trained to read zoning codes and other regulatory documents, it is aiming to become the first true one-stop shop for land scouting and site selection. It is certainly not the only startup working to reinvent site selection \u2014 but it\u2019s currently my favorite in the category.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ZoneAi:<\/strong> By integrating city and county zoning maps with AI trained to read permitted use documents, the ZoneAi system lets you immediately tell if a parcel is a \u201cno\u201d or a \u201cmaybe\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SiteAi:<\/strong> Generates zoning-compliant site plans in seconds by using AI to determine the ideal lot and road locations, drastically reducing the time it takes to complete a meaningful yield study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MapZot\">MapZot: Best for retail site selection<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2817\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2817 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116245 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"MapZot logo\" width=\"180\" height=\"38\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MapZot-768x163-1.png\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivers unparalleled traffic flow insights<\/li>\n<li>Automates site selection for brick-and-mortar businesses<\/li>\n<li>Provides customer behavior insights<\/li>\n<li>Performs whitespace analysis<\/li>\n<li>Utilized AI for retail void analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform\u2019s emphasis on retail data limits usefulness to residential and industrial developers<\/li>\n<li>Pricing isn\u2019t transparent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must contact a sales rep for a quote<\/li>\n<li>12-month subscription required<\/li>\n<li>Accepts monthly or annual payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2817 from cache --><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n    <a class=\"button  \">Visit MapZot<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I like MapZot<\/h3>\n<p>MapZot stands out as being built primarily with retail site selection and management in mind. While other platforms can analyze retail locations, MapZot\u2019s AI goes further with integrated revenue forecasting, white space analysis, and competitive gap identification. Its traffic data is even starting to rival Placer\u2019s \u2014 the most established platform in this guide. Bottom line: MapZot deserves serious consideration for anyone developing or monetizing retail space.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detailed traffic insights:<\/strong> Access granular traffic data broken down by hour, driving direction, vehicle type, traveler demographics, and frequency \u2014 enabling detailed site analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-powered site selection:<\/strong> Identifies and ranks potential retail locations based on revenue potential, market conditions, and competitive landscape to minimize risk and maximize returns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail void analysis:<\/strong> Detects missing retail categories in markets across the US, helping you identify lucrative opportunities for new tenants or developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Deepblocks\">Deepblocks: Best for urban infill feasibility analysis<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2818\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2818 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116242 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Deepblocks logo\" width=\"180\" height=\"43\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/admin-ajax.png\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generates zoning-compliant 3D massing models<\/li>\n<li>Provides integrated financial modeling<\/li>\n<li>Supports modeling multi-site developments<\/li>\n<li>Supports modeling multi-building developments<\/li>\n<li>Offers transparent monthly pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not available for all markets<\/li>\n<li>3D modeling interface increases the learning curve for new users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$22 per month for basic development tools<\/li>\n<li>$555 per month when adding zoning intelligence for a single city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2818 from cache --><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n    <a class=\"button  \">Visit Deepblocks<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I like Deepblocks<\/h3>\n<p>Deepblocks immediately stands out for being the only platform in this guide with transparent pricing. While the scope of their offerings is narrower than some of the others mentioned above, it certainly stands out in terms of unique features for feasibility analysis. The ability to quickly generate massing models and pair them with integrated financial scenarios makes them worth a look for developers focused on urban infill and mid-to-high-density projects.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feasibility Analysis:<\/strong> Deepblocks offers a unique interface for generating zoning-compliant 3D massing models, paired with integrated financial models to estimate return on cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Parcels: <\/strong>Draw and analyze custom site boundaries across multiple parcels, simplifying feasibility analysis for projects that span many parcels or have non-standard lot configurations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Placer\">Placer: Best for developments reliant upon strong foot traffic<\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-2819\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2819 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116246 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Placer ai logo\" width=\"180\" height=\"55\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.adamsauctionserv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Placer-ai-logo-768x235-1.png\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides detailed foot traffic trends<\/li>\n<li>Highlights local economic areas<\/li>\n<li>Offers competitive benchmarking tools<\/li>\n<li>Accessible through an API<\/li>\n<li>Free trial &amp; free tools available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform\u2019s emphasis on retail data limits usefulness to residential and industrial developers<\/li>\n<li>Pricing isn\u2019t transparent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must contact a sales rep for a quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-2819 from cache --><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n    <a class=\"button  \">Visit Placer.ai<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I like Placer<\/h3>\n<p>Placer is the most mature product of its kind in this space, and it\u2019s been considered the standard for foot traffic analysis for years now. This is almost certainly related to the platform\u2019s intentionally narrow focus. While it remains a proven choice for developers in the retail sector, MapZot and others are emerging as direct challengers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout features<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foot traffic analysis<\/strong>: Access detailed, anonymized mobile location data to understand real visitation patterns for any location, including dwell time, visit frequency, and seasonality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade area mapping:<\/strong> Get insights into the \u201ctrue trade area\u201d of a site based on where visitors live and work, allowing for more accurate forecasting and better performance predictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Methodology\">Methodology: How I chose the best real estate development software<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how much interest there is today in taking advantage of AI breakthroughs, I drew on my experience as both a real estate professional and a software developer to highlight platforms that use AI and machine learning to perform the kind of work that defines real estate development. This is the criteria I applied, in order of importance:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Designed for real estate developers:<\/strong> My top criteria was that the software must be designed specifically for real estate developers. While there\u2019s significant overlap between real estate development and other real estate disciplines, I intentionally excluded any software that didn\u2019t meet this criterion for brevity\u2019s sake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usefulness across project lifecycle: <\/strong>I prioritized platforms that can deliver value in multiple phases of a development project. All else equal, tools that extend beyond a single phase ranked higher.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Availability: <\/strong>A powerful tool is only valuable if it\u2019s available where you work. Platforms with nationwide or broad international coverage scored higher than those limited to specific cities or regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Opinion:<\/strong> In particular, I was looking for platforms using artificial intelligence and machine learning in ways that solve actual problems for real estate developers. In some cases, this meant features that aren\u2019t necessarily being marketed as AI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Given the high cost of entry in real estate development, I chose to use price more as a final ROI tiebreaker than a primary consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQs\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center cursor-pointer pe-24 close-accordion-heading collapsed\">\n<h3 id=\"is-ai-really-useful-in-real-estate-development\" class=\"my-40\">Is AI really useful in real estate development?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"expand\/collapse\" class=\"ms-24 w-16 flex-shrink-0 rotate-180 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theclose.com\/wp-content\/themes\/theclose\/assets\/images\/icons\/chevron-down.svg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"is-ai-really-useful-in-real-estate-development-content\" class=\"close-accordion-content collapsed mb-40\">\n<p>Yes, in certain applications. Today, the term \u201cAI\u201d is mostly used to refer to Large Language Models (LLMs), which are exceptionally good at processing natural language data \u2014 like written English. Among the software in this guide, two particularly useful applications stand out:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Extracting data from project documents to keep dashboards up-to-date, and<\/li>\n<li>Reading legal documents to quickly surface relevant permitted-use details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-0\" \/>\n<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center cursor-pointer pe-24 close-accordion-heading collapsed\">\n<h3 id=\"how-is-real-estate-development-software-different-from-property-management-software\" class=\"my-40\">How is real estate development software different from property management software?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"expand\/collapse\" class=\"ms-24 w-16 flex-shrink-0 rotate-180 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theclose.com\/wp-content\/themes\/theclose\/assets\/images\/icons\/chevron-down.svg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"how-is-real-estate-development-software-different-from-property-management-software-content\" class=\"close-accordion-content collapsed mb-40\">\n<p>They differ in scope. Property management software focuses on operating existing properties, handling tasks like rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant communications. Real estate development software, on the other hand, has a broader scope, supporting the planning, analysis, and execution of new projects before they reach the operational stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-0\" \/>\n<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center cursor-pointer pe-24 close-accordion-heading collapsed\">\n<h3 id=\"how-is-real-estate-development-software-different-from-construction-management-software\" class=\"my-40\">How is real estate development software different from construction management software?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"expand\/collapse\" class=\"ms-24 w-16 flex-shrink-0 rotate-180 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theclose.com\/wp-content\/themes\/theclose\/assets\/images\/icons\/chevron-down.svg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"how-is-real-estate-development-software-different-from-construction-management-software-content\" class=\"close-accordion-content collapsed mb-40\">\n<p>Historically, the two have been quite similar, with development software having a slightly broader scope due to the need to account for additional soft costs, beyond just hard construction costs, in order to calculate performance. 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