Methodology
How the RIQ Score is built
Every RIQ Score is built from four independently computed modules. No single data point decides the score — the modules cross-validate each other.
Formula
RIQ Score (0–100)
0.35 × Buyer Trust
+ 0.30 × Social Signal
+ 0.20 × Market Attention
+ 0.15 × Momentum
= RIQ Score
When a project has no buyer review data, a v1 fallback formula applies: 35% Market Attention + 40% Buyer Sentiment + 25% Momentum. The v2 formula activates once at least one verified buyer review source is available.
Data modules
Four modules, independently computed
Buyer Trust
Weighted average of buyer sentiment from verified purchase-experience reviews. Source weight 3.0× — highest trust level.
Social Signal
Average signal score of social and video mentions. Source weight 2.5×. Scope-filtered: only project and promoter mentions count toward this score.
Market Attention
Normalised composite of organic search interest and discussion volume. Reflects how much the market is paying attention — not whether attention is positive or negative.
Momentum
Linear regression slope over 30 days of attention data, centred at 50. Rising momentum signals accelerating market interest.
Signal scoring
34 topic categories, scored −5 to +3
Each mention is classified into one of 34 topics by our AI pipeline and assigned a signal score. Only project-scope and promoter-scope mentions feed the RIQ Score. Locality and city mentions power the geo intelligence pages only.
| Topic | Signal |
|---|---|
| Possession / handover | +3.0 |
| Construction progress | +2.0 |
| Positive buyer review | +1.0 |
| RERA registration | +0.5 |
| Price increase | −0.5 |
| Possession delay | −2.0 |
| RERA complaint | −3.0 |
| Construction stall | −3.5 |
| Project abandonment | −4.0 |
| Insolvency / fraud | −5.0 |
Verdict bands
What the score means
75 – 100
Strong Buy
Strong signal across all modules. Market attention high, buyer sentiment positive, momentum rising.
60 – 74
Consider
Solid signals with minor caveats — one module may be weaker or data coverage partial.
45 – 59
Watch
Mixed signals. Worth monitoring but not acting on yet. Check individual module scores.
0 – 44
Risk
Weak signals, negative sentiment, or low attention. Investigate before considering.
Disclosure
RIQ Scores are computed from available public signals and are updated on each enrichment cycle. Scores reflect the data available at the time of computation and may change as new signals arrive. This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a RERA-registered agent before making property decisions.