Market Leader vs Zillow Premier Agent

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
Zillow Premier Agent logo
Zillow's flagship paid-lead program — buyer and seller leads captured on Zillow listing pages and distributed to participating agents.
Custom (by ZIP code)

Market Leader vs Zillow Premier Agent: feature comparison

FeatureMarket LeaderZillow Premier Agent
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

Zillow Premier Agent — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Highest-traffic lead source in US real estate
  • Strong inbound buyer volume
  • Flex tier available with pay-at-close model
  • Native CRM (Premier Agent CRM) included

Cons

  • Leads are non-exclusive — shared with 2-3 other agents
  • Costs vary dramatically by market
  • Speed-to-lead required to convert
  • Lead quality varies — many early-funnel