Real Estate Software Terms Scanner

Real Estate Software Provisions I Check First

Your listings and leads are your business. Know who owns the data and what fees apply.

High Risk

Platforms may charge 25-40% referral fees on closed deals from leads they send you. Read the fine print on "free" leads.

Look for: Referral fee percentages, commission sharing, and lead attribution periods.

High Risk

Your listing photos and descriptions may be licensed to the platform indefinitely. They could use them even after you leave.

Look for: Content licenses, perpetual usage rights, and syndication permissions.

Medium Risk

MLS rules vary by region. Platform use of MLS data may violate your local MLS terms, putting your membership at risk.

Look for: MLS compliance statements, data handling policies, and IDX terms.

Medium Risk

Your CRM contacts and communication history may not export cleanly. Switching platforms could mean losing years of data.

Look for: Export options, data formats, and post-cancellation access.

Medium Risk

Advertising programs may require minimum spend commitments or auto-renewal. Opting in is easy; opting out may not be.

Look for: Minimum spend requirements, auto-renewal terms, and cancellation policies.

Medium Risk

You may not be able to remove negative reviews, even if fraudulent. Platforms often favor consumers in disputes.

Look for: Review removal policies, dispute processes, and response rights.