Inman News has assembled several product review teams to rate a range of real estate products, web sites, online tools and services, after a period of hands-on testing that spans at least seven days.

Products are rated on

1. Ease. Is it easy to use for real estate professionals? For real estate consumers? How steep is the learning curve?

2. Value. Is it helpful and useful for real estate professionals? For their clients/customers/consumers? Cost vs. benefits: Is it worth the cost?

3. Power. Would real estate professionals and consumers be likely to use this often? Can it replace existing tools/methods? How much information and how many features does it put at the user's fingertips? Does it have the power to change the industry? Can real estate professionals and consumers use this on the go? Is it innovative and cutting edge? Is it scalable (can be used by individuals and entire offices/companies)? Does it have advanced features for tech-savvy users? Does it integrate with other products?