How we score
What goes into a RIQ Score
We look at five things before giving a project a score — all from publicly available data and real buyer feedback. Here's what each one means in plain terms.
The one-line explanation
A RIQ Score between 0 and 100 tells you how much independent evidence supports buying a particular project right now. A higher score means more verified positive signals — from real buyers, legal records, and market data. A lower score means concerns have been flagged that you should investigate before committing.
Five things we look at
Legitimacy
Is this project legally sound?
We check if the project has valid RERA registration, whether possession dates are on track, and whether banks have approved home loans for it. A RERA-registered project with bank approvals signals that the developer has cleared basic legal and financial checks — something every buyer should verify.
Buyer Confidence
What are real buyers saying?
We read actual buyer reviews from portals like 99acres, Housing.com, and Google Maps — not developer-written descriptions. We look at what people who have visited, booked, or moved in actually say. More reviews from different portals means we trust the score more. A single glowing review on one platform weighs less than dozens of consistent reviews across multiple sources.
Market Signal
Is the market paying attention — and is that attention positive?
We track how much organic search interest a project gets on Google, how people are discussing it on social media and YouTube, and whether those conversations are positive or negative. A project people are actively searching for and talking positively about is a stronger buy signal than one that's marketing heavily but generating little real discussion.
Locality Quality
Is the neighbourhood worth your money?
Your home is only as good as where it sits. We count hospitals, schools, supermarkets, transit options, parks, and other essentials within 1, 3, 5, and 10 km of the project. Things closer to home count more than things far away. This tells you what daily life will actually look like — not what the brochure says.
Momentum
Is interest in this project growing or fading?
We track whether attention to a project is rising, steady, or declining over the past 30 days. A project that's gaining momentum — more searches, more discussion — suggests growing demand. One that's fading may be losing buyer confidence. Momentum doesn't make or break a score, but it tells you which direction things are moving.
🔍 How much we trust the score
The fewer signals we have, the less confident we are in the final number. A project with 30+ reviews across multiple platforms gets a full score. A project with 5 early signals gets a lower-confidence score — the number is directionally right but may shift significantly as more data comes in. We always show you how many signals drove the score.
What the score tells you
The final score maps to one of four verdicts. Think of it as a traffic light — not a guarantee, but a calibrated signal based on all available evidence.
75 – 100
Strong Buy
Everything checks out — verified buyers are happy, the project is legal, and the neighbourhood is solid. Good to proceed with due diligence.
60 – 74
Consider
Mostly positive signals with one or two areas that need closer inspection. Worth a site visit and further research.
45 – 59
Watch
Mixed signals. Could be a new project with limited data, a location with trade-offs, or a developer with a patchy record. Look carefully before committing.
0 – 44
Risk
Serious concerns found — could be possession delays, buyer complaints, missing RERA, or negative news. Get independent legal advice before any action.
When we mark a project down
Beyond the five components, certain verified problems reduce the score directly — these are flags that matter regardless of how many positive reviews a project has.
No RERA registration
RERA is a legal requirement for new projects. Missing it is a red flag for any post-2016 launch.
Possession overdue 3–12 months
Delayed possession affects your finances, loan EMIs, and family plans.
Possession overdue 12+ months
Severe delay. Your money is locked, your plans are disrupted.
Construction stopped
Verified evidence of stalled work — a serious risk signal.
Fraud or abandonment risk
Verified allegations of financial fraud or project abandonment. Proceed only with a lawyer.
Very few signals to score on
We don't have enough data yet to score confidently. Score may change significantly as data grows.
What we don't do
❌ We don't take money from developers to improve scores — scores are 100% data-driven.
❌ We don't guarantee appreciation, possession, or any investment outcome.
❌ We don't replace a lawyer or a RERA portal check — always verify independently before booking.
✅ We do update scores regularly as new signals arrive — check back before making a decision.
Important note
RIQ Scores are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Scores are based on publicly available data and buyer signals at the time of computation. Always consult a RERA-registered agent and conduct independent verification before making any property decision.