Market Leader vs Realtor.com Connections Plus

Market Leader logo
A 25+ year-old real estate lead-gen platform — exclusive leads by ZIP, paired with an integrated CRM and website.
$139/mo + leads
Realtor.com Connections Plus logo
Realtor.com's paid-lead program — exclusive buyer leads delivered by ZIP code to participating agents, positioned as a Zillow Premier Agent alternative.
Custom (by ZIP code)

Market Leader vs Realtor.com Connections Plus: feature comparison

FeatureMarket LeaderRealtor.com Connections Plus
Buyer Leads
Seller / Listing Leads
Geographic Targeting
CRM Integration
Exclusive Leads
Dialer / Power Dialer
Lead Filter / Quality Scoring
Marketing Automation

Market Leader — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exclusive leads included with subscription
  • Integrated CRM and IDX site in the base price
  • 25+ years of lead-gen experience
  • Lower monthly commit than portal programs

Cons

  • Lead quality varies by market
  • Integrated CRM less powerful than Follow Up Boss
  • Site design options are limited
  • Not a fit for high-volume teams

Realtor.com Connections Plus — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exclusive leads (vs Zillow's non-exclusive model)
  • Second-highest US traffic after Zillow
  • Strong brand trust with traditional consumers
  • CRM and lead concierge available

Cons

  • Lead volume lower than Zillow by market
  • Pricing by ZIP — popular markets get competitive
  • Quality varies — not all markets perform
  • Contract commitments required