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Head-to-head · Real Estate Analytics Software

CBRE Econometric Advisors vs CoStar Sales Comps

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CBRE Econometric Advisors #2 in Real Estate Analytics Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit CBRE
CoStar Sales Comps #6 in Real Estate Analytics Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Request a demo

CBRE Econometric Advisors leads on 3 checks, CoStar Sales Comps on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCBRE Econometric Advisors · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresCBRE Econometric Advisors · 3 of 5

CBRE Econometric Advisors scores higher on our rubric for real estate analytics software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

CoStar Sales Comps offers valuation and cma; CBRE Econometric Advisors doesn't. CBRE Econometric Advisors offers rent and occupancy; CoStar Sales Comps doesn't publish it. CBRE Econometric Advisors offers portfolio analytics; CoStar Sales Comps doesn't publish it. CoStar Sales Comps offers comparable sales data; CBRE Econometric Advisors doesn't publish it. CBRE Econometric Advisors offers api access; CoStar Sales Comps doesn't publish it.

CBRE Econometric Advisors is the better fit for global CRE forecasts and portfolio benchmarking. CoStar Sales Comps is the better fit for verified commercial sale comparables.

  • CBRE Econometric Advisors fits best

    Global CRE forecasts and portfolio benchmarking

  • CoStar Sales Comps fits best

    Verified commercial sale comparables

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Side by side

Feature CBRE Econometric Advisors 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CoStar Sales Comps 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Real Estate Analytics Software #6 in Real Estate Analytics Software
Best for Global CRE forecasts and portfolio benchmarking Verified commercial sale comparables
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Phone
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CBRE Econometric Advisors 3/5 · CoStar Sales Comps 2/5
Valuation and CMA — ✓ (best)
Rent and occupancy ✓ (best) Not published
Portfolio analytics ✓ (best) Not published
Comparable sales data Not published ✓ (best)
API access ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Market coverage Global Not published
Historical data span Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Historical and forecast data spans more than 250 markets worldwide.
  • Benchmark portfolios and analyze performance and risk.
  • Deliver licensed subscription data through an API or XLS/CSV extracts.
  • Search 5.2 million commercial sale comparables with verified transaction records.
  • Review buyer, seller, broker, pricing, sale date and time-on-market details.
  • Connect sales research with loans, ownership records, tenants, vacancies and listings.
Cons
  • Coverage and forecast availability vary by location.
  • Requires an annual subscription with fees available by request.
  • Provides less transaction-level detail than some alternatives.
  • Focuses on commercial sales research rather than broad market and portfolio analytics.
  • Access is sold through a demo-based commercial offering.
  • The web service may be a narrower fit for teams seeking other deployment options.
Our verdict

CBRE Econometric Advisors is a subscription research platform for commercial real estate investors and occupiers. It brings together historical and forecast market data with market and submarket analysis, portfolio benchmarking,…

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CoStar Sales Comps centers on independently verified commercial real estate transaction records. Brokers, appraisers, owners, investors and other property professionals can search 5.2 million sale comparables and review recorded details…

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  1. CBRE Econometric AdvisorsReal Estate Analytics Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. CoStar Sales CompsReal Estate Analytics Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CBRE Econometric Advisors — where it wins

    • Historical and forecast data spans more than 250 markets worldwide.
    • Benchmark portfolios and analyze performance and risk.
    • Deliver licensed subscription data through an API or XLS/CSV extracts.

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage and forecast availability vary by location.
    • Requires an annual subscription with fees available by request.
    • Provides less transaction-level detail than some alternatives.

  • CoStar Sales Comps — where it wins

    • Search 5.2 million commercial sale comparables with verified transaction records.
    • Review buyer, seller, broker, pricing, sale date and time-on-market details.
    • Connect sales research with loans, ownership records, tenants, vacancies and listings.

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on commercial sales research rather than broad market and portfolio analytics.
    • Access is sold through a demo-based commercial offering.
    • The web service may be a narrower fit for teams seeking other deployment options.
  • CBRE Econometric Advisors9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Global CRE forecasts and portfolio analysis, with coverage that varies by market.

    Visit CBREFull verdict →
  • CoStar Sales Comps8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused research tool for verified commercial sale comps, transaction details and trends.

    Request a demoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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