Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc.

What Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc. does

Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc., operating as CRS Data, is a privately held U.S. property intelligence company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The company aggregates public tax records, sales and mortgage histories, warranty deeds, comparables, FEMA flood-zone data, and GIS mapping information from county-level sources across more than 1,300 counties in 35 states, and exposes that data through a portfolio of subscription products: the MLS Tax Suite (delivered to real estate professionals as a member benefit through 100+ Multiple Listing Service organizations), the Financial Suite (targeting bankers and mortgage lenders for property prospecting, compliance, and market-share analytics), and LocalLook (a mobile-optimized, direct-to-consumer subscription for investors and non-MLS agents). The platform is integrated into MLS front-ends via custom APIs (e.g., RealTracs combining MLS listing history with tax history) and is complemented by ListingIntegrity, a 2024-launched compliance module that flags listing errors and rule violations, plus Member Engagement Kits (2026) providing turnkey training and marketing collateral for MLSs.

CRS Data's business model is subscription-recurring across all three product lines: annual or multi-year contracts negotiated at the MLS/association level for the MLS Tax Suite (pricing varies by coverage area and member count and is typically bundled into MLS dues), flexible monthly or annual plans sold directly through the company's e-commerce site for LocalLook, and direct enterprise sales contracts for the Financial Suite. The company reaches the bulk of its 265,000+ individual users indirectly through MLS membership, while a smaller cohort buys LocalLook subscriptions directly. Distribution is a hybrid of MLS channel partnerships, enterprise field sales, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Backed by 35+ years of continuous county-data aggregation and a 99.9% five-year uptime record for the MLS Tax Suite, CRS Data serves a diversified base of enterprise MLS customers, financial institutions, independent investors, and licensed appraisers across the United States and parts of Canada.

Name

Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc.

Legal name

Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc.

Website

https://crsdata.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CRS Data, founded in 1989 in Knoxville, Tennessee, aggregates public tax, sales, mortgage, and GIS property data across 1,300+ counties and delivers it via subscription products (MLS Tax Suite, Financial Suite, LocalLook) to 100+ MLS organizations, bankers, and real estate investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Property Intelligence Software

NAICS

Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Abstracting Services (Title Abstracts) (BPAJAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title Search & Examination (BPAJAOAB), Document Preparation & Recording Services (Deeds, Liens) (BPAJAOAG)

Keywords

• Property data services
• Real estate intelligence
• MLS integration software
• Public records aggregation
• GIS property mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MLS Tax Suite Subscriptions: Annual or multi-year subscription agreements with MLS organizations and real estate associations that provide the MLS Tax Suite as a member benefit to their REALTOR members. Pricing is negotiated per MLS based on coverage area and member count.
2. LocalLook Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer or SMB subscription sales of the LocalLook platform for property data access, sold through the company's e-commerce website. Flexible plans cater to investors and real estate professionals without MLS access.
3. Financial Suite Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to property data tools for bankers and financial professionals, targeting financial institutions seeking property intelligence for lending decisions, compliance, and market share analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Courthouse Retrieval System, Inc. (CRS Data) aggregates public property records including tax data, sales and mortgage histories, warranty deeds, and comparable sales from over 1,300 counties across 35+ U.S. states, and delivers them through three core software platforms: MLS Tax Suite (integrated into MLS systems as a member benefit for REALTORS), Financial Suite (property intelligence for bankers and lenders), and LocalLook (a mobile-optimized standalone platform for investors and non-MLS professionals). The platform combines interactive GIS mapping, prospecting tools, customizable reports, and a compliance add-on (ListingIntegrity).

Product overview

CRS Data operates a platform-plus-modules architecture offering three core property data products: MLS Tax Suite (for MLS members), Financial Suite (for bankers and financial professionals), and LocalLook (for independent investors and real estate professionals without MLS access). The portfolio is complemented by ListingIntegrity, a compliance add-on, and Member Engagement Kits providing training resources. The products provide comprehensive property intelligence including public tax records, sales and mortgage histories, warranty deeds, comparables, interactive GIS and plat maps, area demographics, and property analysis. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MLS Tax Suite: Property data solution for MLS members providing tax records, sales history, mapping, and market analytics integrated with MLS systems.
• Financial Suite
• LocalLook
• ListingIntegrity

Products and services

• MLS Tax Suite Comprehensive property data solution integrated directly into MLS systems that provides REALTOR members with customizable access to property records, neighborhood comparables, mapping details, sales and mortgage histories, tax data, and market analytics. Used by 100+ MLS organizations and 265,000+ individual users.
• Financial Suite Property data platform for bankers, mortgage lenders, and financial professionals providing accurate property prospecting, up-to-date ownership data, market share analysis, HELOC customer targeting, and compliance tools to generate non-interest income.
• LocalLook Mobile-optimized property data platform offering on-demand reports, comparables, maps, flood zones, FSBO listings, customizable reports, neighborhood statistics, and layering tools for investors and real estate professionals without MLS access. Sold through flexible monthly subscription plans via the CRS Data e-commerce site.
• ListingIntegrity Compliance solution that uses advanced algorithms to detect data entry errors, inconsistencies, and rule violations across property listings. Helps MLSs, brokerages, and agents maintain accurate property data, identify violation trends for member education, and comply with MLS rules and regulations.
• MLS Tax Suite Member Engagement Kits Turnkey marketing and training resources for MLS organizations to drive adoption of the MLS Tax Suite. Includes ready-to-use email copy, blog content, graphics for social and internal use, and training materials covering topics such as launch, pricing, CMAs, prospecting, and branded reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime over 5 years for MLS Tax Suite
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Earth Advantage (Green Building Registry)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2024CRS Data partnered with Earth Advantage's Green Building Registry to integrate environmental and home performance data into MLS Tax Suite. This includes energy labels, solar installations, and green building certifications (LEED, EnergyStar). The integration connects GBR's proprietary API to display verified environmental data within real estate listings, auto-populating into listings at creation without manual input.
• RealTracscoreTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2020CRS Data developed a custom API integration with RealTracs that combines MLS listing history with reliable tax history within their listing report. The integration seamlessly provides members access to MLS and parcel history information together through a single platform, enabling more efficient listing entry and property search solutions.
• Georgia MLScoreTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2020CRS Data worked closely with Georgia MLS to create custom upgrades including a feature displaying most recently searched properties within the members' dashboard display. Customized system enhancements to meet Georgia MLS's specific requirements and member experience goals.
• Intermountain MLS (IMLS)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to provide statewide Idaho coverage through collaborative data enrichment. CRS Data and IMLS work together to supplement county data files, combining CRS Data's data depository relationships with IMLS's local county relationships for optimal data quality. CRS Data provides on-site training and ongoing support for IMLS members.
• Central Oregon Association of REALTORS (COAR)coreTechnology or IntegrationCRS Data partnered with COAR to provide customized tax data platform including support for rural county data integration. CRS Data demonstrated willingness to work with local counties to get records into usable formats and accommodate unique address scenarios for unincorporated areas governed by HOAs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Reonomy: Reonomy aggregates commercial property data and ownership intelligence for brokers, lenders, and investors. While focused on commercial real estate, it competes with CRS Data's Financial Suite in the banking and lending property intelligence market.
• Mashvisor: Mashvisor offers property data and investment analytics for real estate investors, particularly in the rental and Airbnb analysis segment. It competes with CRS Data's LocalLook for the independent investor customer base.
• LandVision: LandVision provides parcel-level mapping, ownership data, and property research tools for real estate professionals. It overlaps with CRS Data's mapping, GIS, and parcel history capabilities, particularly for land and rural property research.
• HouseCanary: HouseCanary provides residential property data and analytics with valuations and market intelligence for real estate investors and financial institutions. It overlaps with CRS Data's Financial Suite in serving lenders and investors with property intelligence.
• PropMix: PropMix provides AI-powered property data and analytics tools integrated within MLS platforms. It targets the same MLS customer segment as CRS Data with a more modern, analytics-focused product approach.

Direct peers

• ATTOM Data Solutions: ATTOM is a leading property data aggregator that compiles public records, tax data, and property intelligence for real estate professionals, lenders, and investors. It is the most direct competitor to CRS Data, offering overlapping datasets and serving similar MLS and financial institution customers.
• PropertyShark: PropertyShark offers detailed property records, ownership data, comparables, and mapping tools for real estate investors and professionals. It competes directly with CRS Data's LocalLook product for the investor and non-MLS professional segment.

Broad incumbents

• CoreLogic (ICE Mortgage Technology): CoreLogic, now part of Intercontinental Exchange, is the dominant enterprise property data and analytics provider for the mortgage and real estate industries. It competes with CRS Data in the MLS and banking segments but as part of a much broader enterprise data portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crs_data
• Facebookfacebook.com/crsdata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/courthouse-retrieval-system-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/crs_data

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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