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AI-Powered Research

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Slant's AI understands your questions and queries the right data sources to give you accurate, comprehensive answers. No SQL, no exports, no manual data manipulation.

  • What's the population growth rate in this trade area?
  • How many coffee shops are within 1 mile?
  • What's the average foot traffic on weekdays?
  • Compare demographics between these two sites
  • What's the median household income by distance?
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"What's the daytime population within 1 mile of 100 Broadway, NYC?"

The daytime population within 1 mile of 100 Broadway is approximately 287,400 people, driven by the high concentration of office buildings in the Financial District. This represents a 340% increase over the residential population of 84,200.

Research capabilities

Everything you need for comprehensive market research.

Unified Data Platform

Query Esri demographics, Placer traffic, and Google Places data from a single interface. No more switching between platforms.

Natural Language Queries

Ask questions in plain English. 'What's the median income within 3 miles?' Get instant, accurate answers.

Any Location, Any Market

Research any address in the US. Urban, suburban, rural—get comprehensive data for any location.

Custom Trade Areas

Define trade areas by radius, drive time, or custom polygons. Get data precisely where you need it.

Data Export

Export data to Excel, PDF, or integrate with your existing workflows. Full flexibility in how you use the data.

Research Reports

Generate comprehensive market research reports. Branded, editable, and ready for stakeholders.

Research use cases

Market Sizing

Understand total addressable market for any geography.

Competitive Analysis

Map and analyze competitors across markets.

Site Screening

Quickly evaluate multiple potential sites.

Custom Studies

Deep-dive research for strategic decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does market research involve in commercial real estate?

CRE market research typically blends location intelligence (demand, access, competition) with market-level context like pipeline, rents, and tenant trends depending on the assignment. Slant focuses the location-intelligence slice so you can support screening, comps, and strategy memos with consistent geography definitions.

Which data sources are most useful for CRE market research?

Esri-style demographics and consumer spending explain who lives and shops in a trade area, Placer-style visitation shows real movement patterns, and Google Places data maps the competitive landscape on the ground. Together they cover the questions analysts usually pull from multiple subscriptions.

How do teams identify expansion markets faster?

Start with criteria that match your format—density, income, traffic peaks, competitive headroom—then rank markets or trade areas consistently. Slant’s unified pulls and AI Q&A reduce the manual export cycle so you can iterate through more cities or corridors in the same week.

How should trade areas be defined for research studies?

Use the decision you are supporting: radius screens for quick comparisons, drive times for convenience-driven concepts, or custom polygons for anchored sites. Keeping definitions stable across markets makes rankings and leadership updates easier to defend.

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