CoStar Expands CRE and Hospitality Property Intelligence
CoStar's database of 7.3 million properties delivers verified commercial real estate analytics and transaction records for hotel owners, investors, and brokers.
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CoStar Group supports hospitality and commercial real estate professionals with a database tracking 7.3 million properties and 19.6 million transactions. The platform integrates STR benchmark analytics to guide property investment, underwriting, and asset management decisions.
The short version
- CoStar tracks 7.3 million properties and 5 million tenant companies across its commercial database.
- Over 81K brokers use CoStar to research 19.6 million lease and sale transaction records.
- STR Benchmark integration supports hotel owners and investors in acquisition and asset management decisions.
CoStar Group delivers commercial real estate and hospitality intelligence through a global property database that tracks 7.3 million assets [2]. The verified analytics suite serves hotel owners, commercial brokers, institutional lenders, and appraisers seeking verified transaction comps, lease expirations, submarket forecasts, and STR hospitality benchmark metrics to guide investment, disposition, and operational decisions [[1], [2], [3]].
What data coverage does CoStar provide across commercial property markets?
CoStar maintains research across all commercial asset classes, tracking millions of properties and corporate tenant profiles [2]. According to CoStar product documentation, the platform includes 7.3 million tracked properties and profiles for 5 million tenant companies [2]. This research base provides real estate professionals with access to 19.6 million lease and sale transaction records alongside 15.3 thousand market and submarket reports [2].
As reported by CoStar, over 81K brokers utilize this database to research market inventory, evaluate listing availability, and review historical sale comparisons [2].
| Metric Category | CoStar Database Volume | Primary Real Estate Application |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Properties | 7.3M | Asset tracking and inventory evaluation [2] |
| Tenant Companies Profiled | 5.0M | Tenant footprint and lease expiration tracking [2] |
| Lease & Sale Records | 19.6M | Pricing benchmarks and transaction comps [2] |
| Market & Submarket Reports | 15.3K | Market forecasting and advisory planning [2] |
| Broker Users | Over 81K | Deal sourcing and commercial brokerage [2] |
How do hospitality owners and investors apply CoStar analytics?
Hotel owners and institutional investors utilize CoStar and STR data to make asset acquisition, disposition, and capital allocation decisions [[1], [3]]. According to STR documentation, the system provides verified data to benchmark hotel performance, evaluate competitive sets, and monitor broader lodging asset trends [[1], [3]].
Hospitality developers and owners apply these commercial insights alongside STR Benchmark reporting to analyze property valuations and structure asset management plans across geographic markets [[1], [3]].
How do commercial brokers leverage the platform for deals?
Commercial brokers use CoStar tools to identify on-market and off-market opportunities, track corporate space usage, and negotiate transactions [2]. As detailed by CoStar, brokers access specific tenant lease data, including space footprint dimensions and exact expiration dates [2].
The platform also supplies financial intelligence such as verified sales comps, loan origination data, and loan maturity schedules [2]. These indicators allow brokers to evaluate seller motivation and price assets accurately [2]. Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director Ken Ashley serves as an industry user of these commercial tools [2].
Who else uses CoStar's commercial real estate tools?
CoStar's analytics infrastructure extends beyond brokers and investors to lenders, appraisers, and corporate occupiers [[1], [3]]. Commercial lenders integrate the data across every stage of the real estate loan origination and risk evaluation process [[1], [3]].
Appraisers use the data records to streamline property appraisals, verify accuracy, and support asset valuations [[1], [3]]. At the same time, corporate occupiers utilize portfolio data and submarket forecasts to plan corporate space requirements [[1], [3]].
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Frequently asked
+How many properties does CoStar track in its commercial database?
CoStar tracks 7.3 million commercial properties across global markets, supported by 19.6 million lease and sale transaction records and 15.3 thousand market and submarket reports [[2]].
+How do hotel owners and investors use CoStar and STR data?
Hotel owners and investors utilize the platform to make informed investment, disposition, and asset management decisions using verified performance metrics and STR Benchmark intelligence [[1], [3]].
+How many commercial real estate brokers use CoStar?
According to CoStar, over 81K brokers use the platform to prospect listings, review lease terms, analyze sales comps, and negotiate deals [[2]].
+What tenant data is available in the CoStar platform?
CoStar profiles 5 million tenant companies, allowing real estate professionals to view occupied space dimensions, all corporate locations, and exact lease expiration dates [[2]].
+What tools does CoStar offer for commercial real estate lenders?
Lenders use CoStar's commercial database and financial indicators to gain an advantage and evaluate risk at every stage of the commercial real estate lending process [[1], [3]].
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