Allen Markel, REALTOR® · Texas Premier Realty

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Exclusive data, free with registration

Short answer

Exclusive Data is the gold badge you see across this site. It marks research we gather, load and keep current ourselves from our MLS data, with five-plus years of history, and from public records, rather than embedding someone else's widget. It is free with a free registration. Each tool below has its own page explaining what you get, how it works and what it cannot tell you.

Which research tool do you need?

Pick a tool to see what it does, where its data comes from and how it can help whether you are buying or selling.

What does the gold badge mean?

It means the data underneath is ours to stand behind. We gather it, load it and keep it current from our MLS database, which holds five-plus years of listing and sales history, and from public records. It is a claim about the data, never a verdict about a home, a school or a neighborhood.

Every page above says where its numbers come from, what they are good for and what they cannot tell you.

Free with registration

Why is it free, and what does registration unlock?

I built these tools because a better-informed client makes a better deal, so there is no charge. Registration is free and takes a moment. It unlocks the parts MLS rules limit to registered visitors, such as sold prices, listing history and our single-number home value estimate.

Why do we ask you to register?

Some of what we share, like recent sold prices, a home’s sales and listing history, and our home value estimate, comes from or is built on data from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) MLS. MLS rules let us share that information only with registered visitors. Allen is a REALTOR® licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), and he follows those rules because he values his license and your trust. Registration is free.

What else do people ask?

What does the gold Exclusive Data badge mean?
It is a claim about the data underneath, never a verdict about a home or a place. We gather it, load it and keep it current ourselves, and every page names its sources.
Is any of this really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the tools. A free registration unlocks the parts that MLS rules limit to registered visitors, such as sold prices, listing history and our single-number home value estimate.
Are these numbers an appraisal or advice?
No. They are information, built from comparable sales and public records, with the limits stated on each page. For a precise number on your own home, ask me for a personal market analysis.
Can I ask a question about what I see?
Yes. Every page has an Ask Allen link, and you can call or text me at (832) 709-2540.

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Written by Allen Markel, REALTOR®, Texas Premier Realty, TREC #0658294. Last updated September 25, 2026. Next review December 2026.

Questions about Hub

What it is

  • Which research tool should I open first when I am just starting to look at homes?

    Start with the Home Report on a home you already like, because it pulls value range, yearly costs, flood zone and schools onto one page. Then open the single-topic tools, such as the Flood Zone Lookup or School Research, for whatever the report raises. There is no fixed order, and the right starting point depends on what worries you most.

  • Do these tools cover areas outside your six counties?

    It varies by tool. The flood lookup works for a U.S. address, while the tax lookup and school tools name the counties they cover on their own pages. If the area you are looking at is not covered, tell us and we can usually point you to the right public source.

Using it when selling

  • Which of these tools help me if I am getting ready to sell?

    Sellers can use most of them. The Deal Evaluator shows how a price reads next to recent sales, the Property Tax Lookup shows the bill a buyer will see, and the Home Report puts it all on one page. The point is that nothing a buyer's agent finds should arrive as a surprise to you. Talk to us about which ones matter for your home.

Next steps

  • Do I have to register separately for each tool?

    No. One free registration covers the site. Many tools open without an account, and registering also unlocks the parts that listing data rules limit to registered visitors, such as sold prices, listing history and our home value estimate. It takes a moment, so there is little reason to wait.

  • Can I use several of these tools on the same home?

    Yes, and they work better together. A common path is the Deal Evaluator for price, the Property Tax Lookup for the yearly bill, the Flood Zone Lookup for the map zone, and School Research for the zoned campuses. The Home Report gathers several of those into one document. Each tool page lists the ones that pair with it.

  • Can I share a report with my lender or inspector?

    Yes. The Home Report is written so you can read it in a few minutes and pass it along, and it can be downloaded as a PDF. Your lender and inspector will still rely on their own work, but a sourced summary helps everyone start from the same facts.

  • Can you walk me through the results if I am not sure how to read them?

    Yes, and there is no cost to ask. Every page has an Ask Allen link, and you can schedule time with us. Bring the home or the report that raised the question, and we will go through what the data shows, what it cannot, and what to do next.

  • Should I let a tool result decide whether I make an offer?

    No single result should decide it. A flood zone, a tax stack, an HOA fee or a price rating each tells you one thing. Weigh them together with the inspection, your budget and your timeline. Talk to us and we will help you put the pieces in order for your circumstances.

Where the data comes from

  • Where does the data behind these tools come from?

    It comes from our own listing database, which holds several years of listing and sales history, and from public sources such as federal flood maps, state education ratings and county records. Each tool page lists its sources by name and the date we last checked them, so you can look at the original yourself.

  • How current is the information in these tools?

    It depends on the source, which is why every tool page shows a checked date next to each source. Flood maps get revised over time, state school ratings update on the state's schedule, and listing figures move as homes sell. If something matters to a decision, confirm it with the official source first.

Limits

  • Why do some tools show less when I am not signed in?

    Listing data rules let us share sold prices, listing history and our single-number value estimate only with registered visitors. Everything else on the tools stays open. Registration is free, so if a detail seems to be missing, signing in is the first thing to try.

  • Will these tools tell me whether a home is a good buy?

    They give you information to weigh, not a verdict. The Deal Evaluator compares an asking price with recent sales, and other tools show costs and map data. None of them can see a home's condition or what it means to your plans. Use them to ask sharper questions, then talk to us about your own goals.

  • Can these tools replace an inspection or a survey?

    No. They are desk research from public records and our listing data. An inspection looks at the actual house, and a survey looks at the actual lot. The tools help you decide where to spend those dollars and which questions to ask, before you commit time or money to a particular home.

  • What if a tool shows something different from the listing?

    Treat it as a question, not a conclusion. Listings are written by the seller's side, and data tools are built from records that can lag or contain errors. Ask us and we will check the original source with you. Each tool page names its sources so the comparison is easy to make.

  • What can these tools not tell me?

    They cannot see condition, layout, views, or how a house feels to live in. A flood zone is a map designation, a school rating is one measure, and a value range is an estimate from comparable sales. Use them to narrow your search and ask better questions, not to decide on their own.

Using it when buying

  • Are these tools only for buyers?

    No. Sellers use them to see what a buyer will see before an offer arrives, and homeowners use them to check a yearly tax bill or an assessment. The same facts help on either side of a deal, which is why we built them for everyone and not only for clients.

What the tools can and cannot do

  • Why do you not give neighborhoods a score or a rating?

    A score would be our opinion dressed up as data. For neighborhood data we publish official public incident figures with their source and date, the same way for every address, and leave the weighing to you. Your comfort level is personal, so we show the facts and help you read them instead of telling you what to want.

The tools

  • Are the data tools free?

    Yes, the data tools are free to use, and many need a free registration. They are built from our own listing data and public sources, which each tool's page names. They are educational, not appraisals or advice, and we are glad to walk you through them.

  • Where does the data come from?

    From our own listing data and public sources, which each tool's page names. Each figure shows its source, and the date where it matters. Public sources publish on their own schedules, so check the date and the original source if it matters to your decision.

  • Which tool should I start with?

    That depends on what you want to know. The Home Report gives an overview of a specific home, the Deal Evaluator gives a value range, the Flood Zone Lookup shows the mapped zone, and the HOA Explorer, School Research and What's Nearby cover specific parts of a search. Tell us what you are weighing and we can point you to the right one.

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