Cloud CMA vs PropertyShark
The most widely-used CMA platform in North American real estate, owned by Lone Wolf and included with many MLS memberships.
$24.95/mo (MLS-bundled free)
PropertyShark is a property intelligence platform delivering 180+ data points per property — ownership history, liens, pre-foreclosure status, zoning, and comps — built for investors and professionals who research before they act.
$59.95/mo
Cloud CMA vs PropertyShark: feature comparison
| Feature | Cloud CMA | PropertyShark |
|---|---|---|
| Automated AVM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interactive Presentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Market Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| MLS Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client-Facing Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branded Exports | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free via MLS / NAR | ✓ | ✗ |
Cloud CMA — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Industry-standard CMA presentations
- ✓Often free via MLS
- ✓Polished client-facing output
- ✓Integrates with Cloud Streams and HomeBeat
Cons
- ✗Limited customization on free MLS tier
- ✗UI can feel dated vs newer entrants
- ✗Owned by Lone Wolf — ecosystem lock-in
PropertyShark — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class NYC property data with 180+ data points including air rights, zoning, and FAR calculations
- ✓LLC/entity owner penetration at Platinum tier helps investors reach real decision-makers behind shell companies
- ✓Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure pipeline sourced from public records across 1,200+ counties nationwide
- ✓One free full property report available without a credit card to evaluate data quality before subscribing
Cons
- ✗Geographic depth heavily skewed toward New York — residential coverage outside the Northeast is inconsistent and patchy
- ✗No client-facing presentation layer: raw data tables, not polished CMA reports for buyer or seller meetings
- ✗Platinum tier required for LLC owner lookup pushes the monthly cost to $169.95 — steep for occasional investors
- ✗No MLS integration — all data is sourced from public records, which can lag live listing activity by days or weeks
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