yeah brokers can offer a search or two for you. BUT... Nothing like having your own access to a property data base tho when you want it. you dont have to rely on any one else, or wait around if you find something of interest that afternoon, or be dependent on another to find info for you. or feel like your imposing or worried you have asked too many 'favours' for searches etc.
its for all these reasons we set up our own group. and it works really well.
Pricefinder gives all the same data report like Residex pdf you posted. its easy to use and a great system - really simple and easy imterface. far easier and more intuitive than RP IMO - which really needs an overhaul. just y opinion. certainly good bang for buck for what we get and we get data form ost states really.
love PF's pricing tool that allows you to get an estimate of what a house is worth compared to others that have sold in the area, using the proprietary algorithm they developed. not perfect, but pretty damn useful.
cheers