ChatARV Alternative: Deal Run Offers AI Comps Nationwide Plus Full Disposition

ChatARV is one of the newer entrants in real estate investing software, launched in 2025 with a focused pitch: AI-powered comparable property selection and ARV calculation. The idea is straightforward — instead of manually picking comps and adjusting values yourself, ChatARV uses artificial intelligence to analyze hundreds of properties and return the most relevant comparables in about 60 seconds.

It is a compelling concept, and ChatARV does it reasonably well. But the platform has two significant constraints. First, it only works in disclosure states — states where sale prices are part of the public record. That means ChatARV does not work in Texas, the largest wholesale market in the country, or in roughly a dozen other non-disclosure states. Second, ChatARV only does comps. No buyer finding. No skip tracing. No deal marketing. No disposition tools of any kind.

Deal Run's AI-powered comp analysis works in all 50 states, and it is bundled with investor identification, skip tracing, deal marketing, and outreach tools.

What ChatARV does well

• Fast AI comp selection. ChatARV's core feature works as advertised. Input an address, and the AI returns the top 6 comparable properties in about a minute. For investors who struggle with comp selection or want a second opinion on their manual picks, this saves time.
• Professional comp reports. ChatARV generates clean, shareable reports that you can send to partners, lenders, or buyers. The reports include comp details, adjustments, and the calculated ARV.
• Simple interface. The product is focused and the interface reflects that. There is no feature bloat. You enter an address, get comps, and see your ARV. The simplicity is a strength for users who just want a quick answer.
• Chrome extension. ChatARV offers a Chrome extension that works with Zillow, letting you analyze properties directly from Zillow listings without switching between tools.
• Low entry price. Plans start around $19/month, which is one of the lowest price points for AI-powered comp tools.

Where ChatARV falls short

Does not work in non-disclosure states

This is ChatARV's biggest structural limitation. In non-disclosure states — including Texas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming — sale prices are not part of the public record. ChatARV's AI needs sale price data to generate comps, so the tool simply does not work in these markets.

Texas alone accounts for a massive share of wholesale deal volume. If you wholesale in Texas, ChatARV is not an option.

Comps only — no disposition

ChatARV does one thing: comparable property analysis. It does not find buyers, skip trace contacts, create deal marketing pages, send deal blast emails, manage a buyer list, or track your deal pipeline. Everything that happens after you know the ARV — which is the majority of the wholesale workflow — requires separate tools.

No repair estimation

ChatARV calculates ARV but does not estimate repair costs. You can input a repair number manually, but there is no photo-based AI analysis of property condition. For wholesalers, repair estimation is critical to setting the right MAO and marketing price.

No property detail data

ChatARV focuses on comps, not property details. There is no mortgage balance lookup, no equity estimate, no motivation flags (foreclosure, divorce, tax lien), and no owner contact information. These data points are important for understanding a deal's full picture.

Limited track record

ChatARV launched in 2025 and is run by a small team. While the product works, the company's longevity and continued development are less certain than more established platforms. For a tool you rely on for deal decisions, platform stability matters.

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The non-disclosure state problem

The disclosure state limitation deserves emphasis because it affects a huge portion of the wholesale market. Here are the major non-disclosure or limited-disclosure states where ChatARV has reduced or no functionality:

• Texas — the largest wholesale market in the US
• Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi — active investor markets
• Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming — growing markets

If you operate in any of these states, ChatARV cannot generate comps for your deals. Deal Run's comp analysis pulls from MLS data and public records, allowing it to work in all states regardless of disclosure rules.

Who should use ChatARV

• Investors who only need comps and ARV (no disposition tools needed)
• Investors who work exclusively in disclosure states
• Users who want the cheapest possible AI comp tool ($19/mo entry tier)
• Zillow power users who want the Chrome extension workflow

Who should consider Deal Run

• Wholesalers who need comps AND buyer finding in one tool
• Anyone investing in Texas or other non-disclosure states
• Investors who want AI repair estimation in addition to AI comps
• Wholesalers who need deal marketing, outreach, and pipeline management
• Anyone who wants a single platform for the entire deal lifecycle

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