Adding Your First Property

Every workflow in Deal Run starts with a property. Whether you want to run comps, estimate repairs, find buyers, or build a marketing package, the first step is always the same: type an address into the search bar and let Deal Run pull the data. This guide walks you through adding your first property, understanding what loads automatically, and navigating the property detail page.

Finding the search bar

The property search bar is accessible from multiple places inside the app, depending on which page you are on:

• Hub page: The large search bar at the top of the page is the primary entry point. This is where most users start. Navigate to the Hub by clicking "Hub" in the left sidebar (desktop) or the bottom navigation bar (mobile).
• Deals page: Click the "+ Add Deal" button in the top-right corner of your deals board. This opens a modal with an address search field that creates a new deal directly.
• Deal context banner: When you are on any analysis page (comps, repairs, margin calculator), the deal context banner at the top shows your current subject property. Click the "Change" link next to the address to search for a different property.

Using address autocomplete

Start typing any U.S. street address into the search bar. After you enter the first few characters, Deal Run displays a dropdown list of matching addresses in real time. The autocomplete covers every residential property in the United States -- over 150 million addresses.

Here are some tips for getting the best results:

• Start with the street number. Typing "23606 Rollinford" will narrow results faster than typing "Rollinford Lane."
• Include the city or zip code if the street name is common. "123 Main" returns hundreds of results. "123 Main St Katy TX" returns one.
• You do not need to type the full address. Most properties appear after you type the street number and the first few letters of the street name.
• Use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate the dropdown, then press Enter to select. Or simply tap/click the correct address.

Once you select an address from the dropdown, Deal Run immediately queries the property data API and begins loading information about the property. A brief loading indicator appears while the data is fetched -- this usually takes 1-3 seconds.

What data loads automatically

When you select a property, Deal Run pulls a comprehensive set of data points from public records and tax assessor databases. This data is retrieved via our property data providers, which aggregate 334 individual fields across multiple data sources. Here is what you will see, organized by section:

Property basics

• Bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage -- the core specs that define the property's configuration
• Year built -- useful for estimating system ages (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• Lot size -- in both square feet and acres
• Property type -- single family, townhouse, condo, duplex, etc.
• Garage -- attached/detached, number of spaces
• Pool -- presence and type (in-ground, above-ground)
• Stories -- single or multi-story

Owner information

• Owner name(s) -- current owner of record, which may be an individual, couple, trust, or LLC
• Mailing address -- where the owner receives mail. If this differs from the property address, the owner is an absentee owner (a strong motivation indicator)
• Ownership length -- how long the current owner has held the property, calculated from the last deed transfer date
• Owner-occupied status -- whether the owner lives at the property or owns it as an investment

Tax and assessment

• Tax assessed value -- the value assigned by the county tax assessor for property tax calculation
• Tax market value -- the assessor's estimate of market value (often different from assessed value due to caps and exemptions)
• Annual property taxes -- the dollar amount currently owed per year
• Tax rate -- the effective tax rate for the property's jurisdiction
• Exemptions -- homestead, over-65, disability, or other exemptions currently applied

Mortgage information

• Current mortgage balance -- estimated remaining balance based on the original loan amount, rate, and term
• Lender name -- the bank or mortgage company that holds the current loan
• Loan origination date and amount -- when the mortgage was taken and for how much
• Interest rate and loan type -- fixed, adjustable, FHA, VA, conventional
• Estimated equity -- calculated as the difference between estimated market value and remaining mortgage balance
• Monthly PITI/PITIH -- estimated principal, interest, taxes, insurance (and HOA if applicable) payment

Sale history

A chronological list of every recorded sale for the property, including the date, sale price, buyer name, and seller name. This is pulled from county deed records and typically goes back 20+ years. Sale history is critical for identifying the property's acquisition price (what the seller paid) and spotting patterns like recent flips or foreclosure purchases.

Listing history

If the property has been listed on the MLS (either currently or in the past), you will see listing records with the list date, list price, sold date, sold price, days on market, listing agent, and listing office. Active and pending listings are also shown.

Schools

The three nearest schools are displayed, sorted by level: elementary, middle, then high school. Each school shows its name, distance from the property, and rating. School quality is one of the strongest drivers of residential property values, so this data is important for understanding a neighborhood's appeal to retail buyers.

Flood zone

The property's FEMA flood zone designation (e.g., Zone X, Zone AE, Zone A) is displayed along with an explanation of what that zone means for insurance requirements. Properties in Zone AE or Zone A require flood insurance, which can add $1,000-$3,000+ per year to the carrying cost -- a factor that directly affects buyer demand and pricing.

Setting the property as your subject

When you select a property from the autocomplete, it automatically becomes your subject property. The subject property is the "active" property for all analysis tools. When you navigate to the comp analysis page, the repairs estimator, or the margin calculator, they will all reference this subject property.

The subject property persists as you move between pages. A Deal Context Banner appears at the top of every analysis page showing the current subject's address and key specs. This banner follows you through the entire workflow so you always know which property you are analyzing.

To change the subject property, either:

• Search for a new address from the Hub page
• Click "Change" in the Deal Context Banner
• Open a different deal from your Deals board -- the deal's property automatically becomes the new subject

Creating a deal from the property

Adding a property to the search does not automatically create a deal. A deal in Deal Run is a property that you are actively working on -- one you have under contract, are considering putting under contract, or are marketing to buyers. Deals appear on your deals board and track their way through stages from Active Marketing to Closed.

To create a deal from a property you have searched:

1. Navigate to the Deals page
2. Click "+ Add Deal"
3. Search for and select the property address
4. Enter the contract price (optional at this stage but recommended)
5. Click "Create Deal"

Once created, the deal appears on your board in the first stage (Active Marketing). You can now run comps, estimate repairs, calculate your margin, find buyers, and build a marketing package -- all tied to this deal.

Data accuracy notes

The property data that loads automatically comes from public records, which are maintained by county assessors, tax offices, and county clerks. A few things to be aware of:

• Square footage can be off. County records sometimes show a different square footage than the MLS listing or the actual measurement. If the property was expanded without permits, public records may not reflect the addition. Always verify livable square footage when you walk the property.
• Mortgage balance is estimated. The remaining balance is calculated from the original loan terms using an amortization schedule. It does not account for extra payments, refinances that were not recorded, or HELOCs. Treat it as a directional estimate, not an exact number.
• Owner information may be delayed. After a property changes hands, it can take 30-90 days for county records to update. If you are looking at a property that just closed, the owner may still show as the previous owner.
• Sale prices in non-disclosure states. In Texas and a handful of other states, sale prices are not required to be disclosed in public records. Deal Run pulls sale prices from MLS data where available, but some transactions may show a sale price of $0. This does not mean the property sold for nothing -- it means the price was not disclosed.

Now that you have a property loaded, head to Running Your First Comp Analysis to learn how to estimate the after-repair value using Deal Run's interactive comp selection tools.