DataQuick sells real estate-related information, which it captures directly from county assessors and recorder offices. The company also captures and makes available detailed information about property owners. Sales and loan information is entered within 72 to 96 hours of receipt. DataQuick coverage spans real estate information on 800 jurisdictions in 47 states and nearly every metropolitan area. Table 2.3 lists the type of information they provide.
Structure age/year Dwelling unit size Property type Home size range Œ sq. ft. Lot size range Œ sq. ft. Insurance X-date Presence of pool Year built | Homeowner/renter Length of residence Dwelling size œ single/multi Purchase date of home Year home was purchased Month home was purchased Minority census tract CRA income classification |
For auto-related information, Polk is the best source in the industry, while Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union, the three major credit report companies, also provide demographics as part of their services. All of the companies that provide these types of demographics offer different options for purchasing the data—by tape, CD, dedicated line, or the Web.