Industry-leading automated valuation model using machine learning across 136+ million properties with under 3% median error for high-confidence estimates.
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HouseCanary
housecanary.comHouseCanary is an enterprise property valuation and analytics platform with industry-leading AVM accuracy, serving lenders, investors, and data-driven real estate professionals.
The verdict
HouseCanary offers the most accurate property valuations in the industry, and its new $19/month Basic plan finally gives solo agents an affordable entry point. The accuracy is the draw for investors and data-driven professionals; agents who mainly need polished client presentations are still better served by Cloud CMA or free RPR.
01 — Overview
What HouseCanary is, and isn't.
HouseCanary represents the enterprise end of property valuation technology, providing institutional-grade automated valuation models (AVMs) and market analytics. Built primarily for mortgage lenders and institutional investors, the platform draws on a 136+ million property dataset and AI-powered models to deliver some of the most accurate property valuations in the industry (under 3% median error for high-confidence estimates).
For individual real estate agents, HouseCanary moved to a subscription model in 2026. The Basic plan is $19/month and includes 2 CMA reports ($5 per additional report); the Pro plan is $79/month on an annual plan ($99 billed monthly) for unlimited CMA reports and up to 2 seats. Both require state license verification, with no NAR membership needed. The company also offers CanaryAI, a conversational AI assistant for querying real estate data across its entire 136M+ property database.
HouseCanary is best suited for investors, flippers, and agents who work with institutional clients and need defensible, data-backed valuations. The new $19 Basic tier makes occasional access cheaper than before, but for agents running many CMAs the Pro plan competes directly with Cloud CMA ($35/month) and the free RPR. HouseCanary's sweet spot is professionals who need institutional-grade data accuracy rather than presentation polish.
02 — Features ◆ standout
8 features, scored.
The 4 marked ◆ are why we rate HouseCanary a 3.8 overall.
Predictive analytics for property values and market conditions up to 36 months ahead, used by institutional investors for portfolio planning.
Conversational AI assistant that lets you query real estate data across 136M+ properties using natural language questions.
Tools to analyze potential investments including cap rates, cash flow projections, rental estimates, and flip analysis.
Comprehensive comparable sales data with AI-powered adjustments and confidence scoring for defensible valuations.
Detailed property reports including condition estimates, improvement potential, and risk factors for investment decisions.
Hybrid product combining onsite inspection with AVM technology for IAG-compliant valuations used by lenders.
Full API access for integrating HouseCanary valuations, forecasts, and property data into your own systems at enterprise scale.
03 — Verdict at a glance
What we like — and where it falls short.
Pros
- +Industry-leading AVM accuracy (under 3% median error)
- +136+ million property dataset is among the most comprehensive
- +CanaryAI conversational data assistant is innovative
- +$19/month Basic plan is a low-cost entry point for occasional CMAs
- +36-month market forecasting for strategic planning
- +Trusted by major lenders and institutional investors
Cons
- −Basic plan caps CMAs at 2/month before $5-per-report overages
- −Enterprise-first platform -- not designed for typical residential agents
- −No CRM integrations for individual agent workflows
- −Presentation quality trails Cloud CMA for client-facing materials
04 — Pricing
3 tiers. Most teams land on the middle one.
Prices below are as listed publicly Feb 2026. Verify on the official pricing page before committing — vendor pages change more often than our quarterly re-checks.
Basic
$19 / mo
- 2 CMA reports per month ($5 each additional)
- Property search and valuations
- CanaryAI assistant
- Market insights and data
- Propensity-to-list lookups
- 1 user seat
Pro Most pick this
$79 / mo
- Unlimited CMA reports (no per-report fees)
- Everything in Basic
- Up to 2 team seats
- Priority support
- 25 properties in Portfolio Monitoring
- $99/month if billed monthly without the annual plan
Enterprise / API
Custom / mo
- Custom volume pricing
- Data Explorer API access
- Agile Evaluation (inspection + AVM)
- Portfolio analytics
- Dedicated account team
- SLA guarantees
05 — Integrations
What it talks to, out of the box.
Direct integrations marked first; Zapier and Make cover the long tail.
Salesforce
Nextdoor (property valuations partnership)
Custom API integrations
Public API: yes
06 — Top alternative
If HouseCanary isn't the right shape.
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RPR (Realtors Property Resource)
RPR is the best free tool in real estate technology, with AI CMA, AI Property Insights, and AI Market Trends Scripts that push it past being just a solid data platform. Every NAR member should be using it; the only reason to pay for an alternative is if you need Cloud CMA's superior presentation design.
07 — Frequently asked
Questions every HouseCanary shopper asks.
How much does HouseCanary cost in 2026?
HouseCanary's agent product is now subscription-based. Basic is $19/month and includes 2 CMA reports ($5 per additional report) with 1 seat. Pro is $79/month on an annual plan ($99 billed monthly) for unlimited CMA reports and up to 2 seats. Both require state license verification. Enterprise and API pricing is custom based on volume.
Is HouseCanary a subscription service?
Yes, as of 2026. HouseCanary switched its agent product from per-report bundles to monthly subscriptions: Basic ($19/month, 2 CMAs included) and Pro ($79/month, unlimited CMAs). Plans can be cancelled at any time with no long-term contract.
How accurate are HouseCanary valuations?
HouseCanary's AVM is among the most accurate in the industry, with median error rates typically under 3% for high-confidence valuations. Major lenders use HouseCanary data for actual mortgage underwriting decisions.
Is HouseCanary worth it for individual real estate agents?
It depends on volume. The $19/month Basic plan (2 CMAs included) is a cheap way to tap HouseCanary's accuracy occasionally. For unlimited CMAs, the $79/month Pro plan costs more than Cloud CMA ($35/month) or free RPR. HouseCanary is best for investors, flippers, and agents serving institutional clients who need the highest valuation accuracy.
What is CanaryAI?
CanaryAI is HouseCanary's conversational AI assistant that lets you query real estate data using natural language. It can answer questions about property values, market trends, and comparables across HouseCanary's 136+ million property database.
HouseCanary vs RPR: which has better data?
HouseCanary has superior AVM accuracy and more granular property-level analytics. RPR offers broader functionality for free (market reports, CMAs, neighborhood data). For pure valuation accuracy, HouseCanary wins; for overall agent value, RPR is hard to beat at $0.