Top Real Estate Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 10, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 2,703 Real Estate Companies as of September 2026 across 76 countries. The top-ranked firm is TEKCE Real Estate (5.0 stars, 6 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2004, Benalmadena). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.8, and 24% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Real Estate Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

2,703Verified firms
$25/hrMedian hourly rate
4.8 ★Median rating
76Countries
24%Have 50+ members

How this list is built: All 2,703 firms below pass Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • CORE Commercial Properties is a full-service commercial and investment real estate firm that delivers cost-effective and value-added solutions for the owners and users of office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties. Founded in 1999, the company continues to provide expertise in site selection, acquisition, disposition, property management, financing, marketing and leasing services. As a small boutique ... read CORE reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • Capstone is a full service commercial real estate firm that gets results and builds profitability for owners. Brokers with Capstone have successfully closed over $950 million in commercial real estate transactions and strive to provide clients with the highest level of industry knowledge and professionalism.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1976
    Seattle, United States
  • At Windermere, we understand that businesses need homes too, so our commercial brokers represent everything from retail and office spaces to industrial buildings and multi-family communities. Our extensive knowledge of local markets allows us to offer you a full range of services that match your commercial real estate needs. Whether you’re a business looking to ... read Lauren Hendricks reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Seattle, United States
  • We’re probably best known for high profile projects such as corporate headquarters for many of Seattle’s largest and most successful companies. But we bring the same level of passion and quality of thinking to every project. Especially yours. “We spend a lot of time on understanding our clients. What really makes them tick? We talk ... read Kinzer Partners reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    Seattle, United States
  • ORION is a progressive real estate services and investment firm constantly seeking a perfect alignment of interests between us as the service provider and our clients. We fill a need for a new model for the industry—one where real estate service providers truly understand the client’s objectives and implement strategies focused on maximizing client returns ... read ORION reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • Our Rental Price Analysis Report takes millions of local rental market factors into account, including square footage, room details, area rental rates, market trends, geographical variables and local comps. You will receive a FREE report that includes low, median, high rent benchmark customized for your property, rental comps and historical trend. FREE RENT ANALYSIS

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1972
    Seattle, United States
  • O'Keefe Development, founded in 1986 by Tom T. O'Keefe, acquires, develops and manages office buildings, industrial buildings and retail shopping centers. Since its inception, O'Keefe Development has developed or acquired approximately five and a half million square feet of commercial real estate projects valued at approximately $1 billion.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1986
    Seattle, United States
  • James Tjoa & Associates at RE/MAX Commercial is Seattle’s urban infill expert, serving buyers, sellers, and developers in the Seattle Metro region since 1991. Along with providing professional brokerage services, James Tjoa & Associates develops boutique condominium, townhome, and apartment projects in Seattle’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Being a broker and developer offers unique and keen ... read James Tjoa reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1991
    Seattle, United States
  • We are highly experienced, knowledgable and committed. We value our relationships and work hard to consistently maintain a leading market-edge for our clients. We take our client's objectives earnestly and focus on results. And we are specialists, not generalists, often working in teams to give our clients maximum experience equity. ​In over 30 years of ... read WCCR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • Pine Street Group’s (PSG) strengths include feasibility analysis, budgeting, selection and management of the architects and consultants, permitting, construction management, leasing, and tenant improvements. Frequently, this has required reshaping public policy in concert with City of Seattle elected and appointed officials to accommodate innovative, development approaches. The genesis of PSG was Pine Street Associates L.L.C., ... read Pine Street Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1994
    Seattle, United States
  • Koehler & Company continues its tradition of creating value in selectively chosen, well designed, properly constructed and carefully managed real estate projects. The company has dedicated itself to keeping abreast of innovative construction techniques and building systems in order to provide its clients and tenants with efficient and functional facilities.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1976
    Seattle, United States
  • Our Development, Property Management, and Brokerage services are catered toward the ever-increasing need to preserve the distinctive character of Capitol and First Hills. As standard bearers of smart growth and equitable progress in our cherished community, we are known for our dedication to historic preservation and execution of unique urban design. Our expertise, particularly in ... read Hunters Capital reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • Madrona Real Estate Services, LLC, is a full-service real estate company located in Seattle, Washington. Its founder, Bradford G Augustine, has 35 years experience in the real estate industry. And over those years, Madrona has developed three distinct divisions – development, management and brokerage.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • ONELIN CREM is a property management firm. For everything from rental apartments to personalized attention for individual properties, ONELIN CREM works to maximize owner profitability with efficient property management while maintaining attractive and comfortable space for renters. Our product type includes: student housing, co-working operation, and science park operation. CONSTELLAR VENTURES, the venture investment business ... read Onelin Capital reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • At Nitze-Stagen our day-to-day actions are guided by the Vision, Mission, and Values established by our founders: Vision To build vibrant, resilient and equitable communities. Mission To build value for our partners, inspire pride in our employees and contribute to the success of our tenants through innovation, dedication to excellence and with deep respect for ... read Nitze-Stagen reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • We strive to create strategic partnerships with local investors to repurpose Historic buildings, reposition existing properties, or create ground up developments. Our extensive portfolio of developments and investment properties in the downtown core showcase our skills and experience. Our team always remains detailed oriented and committed to the project goals through every phase of the ... read Allegra Properties reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1960
    Seattle, United States
  • Savidge Investment Real Estate is an investment real estate brokerage and advisory firm focused on the acquisition and disposition of urban apartment buildings, office buildings, mixed-use properties, and infill multi-family development sites in and around the greater Seattle area. Led by industry veteran T. Blair Savidge, Savidge Investment Real Estate brings 38 years of broad ... read Savidge Investment reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Seattle, United States
  • Albrecht Incorporated was founded in 1929 as a commercial real estate business by Frederick W. Albrecht. F.W. Albrecht’s father, Fred Albrecht, immigrated to America from Germany in 1840. He operated a cobbler shop and grocery store in Massillon, Ohio from 1843 to 1875. In 1875 F.W. together with his brother George Louis took over the ... read Albrecht reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1923
    Akron, United States
  • ​Our Staff has over 40 years of experience in the area of real estate management/condominium management. In addition, we provide in house maintenance. We understand the value of keeping housing occupied by presenting clean and well maintained housing. Our units rent quickly and our occupancy is above industry standards. We strive to provide low cost, ... read Crossroads Management reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Akron, United States
  • The company traces its lineage back to 1960, and started as Fred Zumpano, Builder. The company began building modest and economical ranch homes, typical of that period. The focus was on the Kenmore community of Akron, but homes were built across the city, all from an office at the corner of Kenmore Boulevard and 8th ... read Zumpano reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1960
    Akron, United States
  • As a family owned and operated group of companies, people are at the foundation of everything we create and manage. Our passion and commitment for the communities we work in is paramount as is the respect and diligence we show every client. With individual companies that specialize in every facet of real estate, Testa is ... read Testa reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1967
    Akron, United States
  • DeWees Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in acquisitions, leasing, and management for all property types. Our team utilizes state of the art software and marketing materials to ensure our listings are getting the highest and best exposure available in the marketplace. DeWees Real Estate Group is reshaping the way the ... read DeWees reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Akron, United States
  • Neyer Management offers a unified range of services to create a customized approach for every client and their unique needs. The team combines advanced financial reporting tools, comprehensive maintenance services, and innovative management solutions to create a best- in-class integrated approach. Our goal is not just to maintain a property, but to expertly leverage our ... read Neyer reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Home of Motz Real Estate, the Adenine Building is a unique, co-working office. Originally built by Barney Kroger in 1935 as a prototype Kroger Store, and refurbished in 2007, this building has been the location of many types of businesses – from butcher shop to laundry to home of Iron Horseman bikers to cabinet shop ... read Motz reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Cincinnati, United States
  • 3CRE Commercial Real Estate is a full service brokerage company that specializes in retail and multifamily investment properties in the Midwest. 3CRE’s core commitment is to provide our clients with an authentic, hard working, personalized approach that will maximize the results we are clients want to achieve on any given assignment. 3CRE specializes in commercial ... read 3CRE reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • After a successful career at Procter & Gamble where she was the company’s first female brand manager, Peg Wyant sought out her next challenge as a real estate entrepreneur. Inspired by a love of historic architecture, interior design, and sustainability, Peg believed she could fill a niche in the local market by offering Cincinnati apartments ... read Grandin Properties reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Robert Louis Group (RLG) is a full-service commercial real estate firm focused on representing the real estate, facility management and capital needs of companies, investors, government agencies, and non-profits across the country. At RLG, we strive to propel our clients forward. We have developed a unique service offering to drive winning outcomes to solve out ... read RLG reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • For over 20 years, Dwyer Commercial Real Estate LLC has been providing the finest service available while breaking new ground. DCRE’s Founder John Dwyer has nearly 45 years of experience taking care of clients and their facilities needs, goals and investments. Real Estate is challenging, exciting, and tests your limits of determination, especially in the ... read Dwyer reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Our Property Management Advisors have vast experience and are the most knowledgeable experts for the unique needs of your property. We find savings and solutions by looking at the assignments from our client’s perspective. Our experience has created outstanding leadership in both resources and investment strategy.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1979
    Cincinnati, United States
  • PMI Gatekeeper Realty Services is a full service real estate asset management company that provides professional property management and real estate brokerage services. We provide both residential and commercial property owners with the highest quality property management services using state-of-the-art technology to keep them informed of how their investments are doing in real time, while ... read PMI reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Goodman Real Estate Services Group combines experience, human and technological resources and enthusiastic hard work to offer our clients professional and thorough service and representation. We have grown since 1998 to be a Midwest market leader in commercial real estate services specializing in retail. Marketing property for sale, lease, and development – currently 11.3 million ... read Goodman reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Cleveland, United States
  • Hanna Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm having offices in Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, and Rochester, NY with reach into Ann Arbor, MI, Syracuse, NY, Charlotte, NC and Allentown, PA. Our key services include commercial real estate brokerage, corporate services, appraisal and consulting, property management, accelerated ... read Hanna reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • We offer tenant representation, corporate real estate services, consulting services, facilities management, and investment services. More importantly, we do it differently than anyone else. We built a salary-based team to ensure everyone works in the client’s interest. We chose to build a team composed of individuals with incredibly diverse backgrounds: a scientist, banker, attorney, and ... read Allegro reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Columbus, United States
  • Advisors at Green Bridge Real Estate have been providing Commercial Real Estate solutions and creating strategic relationships for our clients since the early 2000's. Based in Cleveland, Ohio and founded in 2012 by Partners Matthew King and John Wagner, both formally of Chartwell Group Commercial Brokers. Green Bridge Real Estate and its team of Real ... read Green Bridge reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Cleveland, United States
  • The Landmark Companies develops, owns and manages residential and commercial real estate. Our portfolio includes apartment buildings, new construction in existing warehouse buildings and renovation of historic buildings in downtown Cleveland, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Landmark development team has earned a reputation for delivering innovative products with an emphasis on resident retention, optimum rents ... read Landmark reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1990
    Cleveland, United States
  • first as a dealer of metal buildings. Within six months, he added erection services to meet the needs of his customers. In fact, meeting his customers’ needs drove the expansion of Fogg’s company through the years as additional services were added including contracting, design, financing, land development, leasing and property management. Fogg has become known ... read Fogg reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1959
    Cleveland, United States
  • Citiroc is a boutique real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of downtown residential and commercial real estate. We are the only firm in Cleveland that focuses solely on the metropolitan market. Our team has extensive knowledge of the downtown market, delivering a brand of service based on ... read Citiroc reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Cleveland, United States
  • The Real Estate Corner LLC was founded years ago after training and being taught by exceptional brokers and has been actively representing clients ever since in Cleveland and its surrounding family of suburbs. We have mastery in residential, retail, office, industrial, multi-family, apartments and land. In one of the highest volume areas in Ohio for ... read The Real Estate Corner LLC reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • Smythe Property Advisors, LLC is a real estate investment management and brokerage concern. Its primary objective is to acquire select multi-family, industrial, and office properties in NE Ohio. The company seeks value-added investment opportunities that will benefit from the company’s extensive market knowledge, financial expertise, property management skills, and brokerage services. The company seeks to ... read Smythe reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • Equity started in Columbus, Ohio in 1987 with one office, but founder and visionary Steve Wathen viewed Equity as a national commercial real estate firm from day one. With that mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an emphasis on customer service, Steve grew the company into 8 offices nationwide, and he continues to expand its footprint ... read Equity reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1987
    Dayton, United States
  • Hutchins Commercial Realty is a leading locally headquartered commercial real estate firm in Dayton, Ohio. Our firm specializes in commercial brokerage, sales and leasing services for commercial, industrial, warehouse, office, retail and investment real estate. We also provide third party fee property management, parking management, development services and construction management services throughout the Miami Valley ... read Hutchins reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Dayton, United States
  • Midwest Acquisition and Management is dedicated to the betterment of our clients, investors, employees, stakeholders, and tenants. We are committed to constant improvement, continuous progress, and ongoing development. We seek to cultivate a culture of collaboration, teamwork, ownership, and accountability, by leveraging experience, knowledge, and creativity. We are deal architects and master visionaries. We strive ... read Midwest reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Dayton, United States
  • Crest Commercial Realty is the leader in providing excellent customer service and exceptional results. A full-service commercial real estate firm, Crest Commercial Realty offers leasing, sales, property management, and broker services. Our experienced agents represent a variety of commercial properties including office, retail, and industrial properties in the Greater Dayton area and throughout the Midwest.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Dayton, United States
  • Our agents represent commercial properties, including office, retail and industrial, throughout the Greater Dayton region. As the Dayton region continues through its own renaissance and transformation, APEX Commercial Group is doing the same. We are all very dedicated to this region and seeing it grow. Together, we have the power to help this region thrive.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Dayton, United States
  • It is our mission at Landmark Title Agency South to continue the standard of excellence and good business practices that we, as title professionals, have always exemplified. Outstanding customer service and facilitating the creation of an excellent product is our goal and commitment to our realtors, lenders, builders, and investors. We look forward to achieving ... read Landmark Title Agency reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Dayton, United States
  • We bring the best talent to every project we perform through hiring and developing leaders who are technically proficient, share our passion for service, and are given the autonomy and support to achieve superior outcomes. We leverage the best practices and resources so that any project situation can benefit from the power of the entire ... read LeVeck reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Opening our doors in 1938 was only the beginning. When A. Robert Weiler founded the Central Ohio-based company that bears his name, he not only had a passion for the commercial real estate industry, but a drive to help build a community. The corner of Broad and High would never be the same. Central Ohio ... read The Robert Weiler reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1938
    Columbus, United States
  • Consistently ranked the top-producing commercial real estate agency in Columbus, Ohio, Alterra Real Estate Advisors has spent almost 2 decades providing a premier level of commercial real estate brokerage services to companies and individuals throughout the country. What sets Alterra apart is its in-depth knowledge of the Central Ohio commercial real estate market, extensive local ... read Alterra reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1999
    Columbus, United States

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
1FIRMS

Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

Top 5 by composite score

1TEKCE Real Estate74 / 53
Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
0FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

The Industry Leaders in detail

The 1 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

AUOceania$45/hr$45
INSouth Asia$42/hr$42
UAEastern Europe$39/hr$39
GBWestern Europe$38/hr$38
MXLATAM$35/hr$35
USNorth America$29/hr$29
ZAAfrica$27/hr$27
SGAsia Pacific$26/hr$26

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USUnited States1,192$28/hr590View firms
INIndia330$41/hr585View firms
AEUAE127$64/hr4.874View firms
USUnited States
1,192 firms$28/hr5
Value Score90 / 100
INIndia
330 firms$41/hr5
Value Score85 / 100
AEUAE
127 firms$64/hr4.8
Value Score74 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for real estate hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

1,002 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Unique, NAI, MacKenzie.

Mid-tier leader
India · $50-99/hr

10 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Digital Prayas, Height Consultant, Brandladder.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

9 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Cavmir, JW Buys Doors, ROOMSYS.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

Read the full methodology
Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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