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Tutorial – Estimating the price and rent of a property in an unfamiliar neighborhood with Market Explorer

· Updated on February 14, 2026

Valuing a property in a neighborhood you don’t know can be tricky. With Market Explorer, you can get a reliable estimate in just 3 minutes. Here’s how, step by step.


➡️ Step 1: Choose the location

  1. Open Market Explorer.
  2. Select a municipality (for example, in the video, Ixelles, Brussels).
  3. Zoom directly into a specific neighborhood, such as Place du Châtelain.

➡️ Step 2: Target the right market segment

  1. Click the “Market” tab.
  2. Choose “Secondary residential” to filter for this market type only.

➡️ Step 3: Apply the right filters

  1. Open the filters panel.
  2. Filter by:
    • Property type: apartments only.
    • Condition: select properties “to renovate” or “to refresh”.

The list of results on the map then automatically adjusts to your criteria.


➡️ Step 4: Analyze properties in detail

Click on a property to view all its characteristics:

  • Number of bedrooms
  • Living area
  • Energy information (EPC/PEB)
  • Year of construction
  • Address
  • Transaction type
  • Listing date
  • Total price and price per m²
  • Listing description

📸 Click “Show photos” to view the property’s actual condition (up to 17 photos available in the video’s listing).


➡️ Step 5: Use the LASSO tool to target a neighborhood

  1. Activate the LASSO tool, using the button at the bottom left.
  2. Draw a precise area around the neighborhood of your choice (in the video, Le Châtelain).
  3. On the right, local statistics display automatically:
    • Median price
    • Median rent
    • Median price per m²
    • Median rent per m²
    • Gross rental yield

✅ In summary

In just a few clicks, you have:

  • Isolated properties comparable to the one you want to value.
  • Obtained reliable market statistics.
  • Reviewed listings in detail, with photos and technical characteristics.

👉 Market Explorer lets you make informed decisions, even in a neighborhood you don’t know.