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What a 75 RAAM Score Actually Means
A 75 isn't good or bad on its own. Here's how to read a Custom RAAM score the right way—and what to do when two houses are both in the 70s.
When you run your first Custom RAAM analysis, you get a number between 0 and 100. The question almost everyone asks: is 75 good?
The honest answer: it depends on what you weighted.
The score is relative to your priorities. A 75 means that against the factors you weighted, this property is hitting about 75% of your ideal. If you weighted school quality at 30%, a 75 tells you the schools in that area are pulling the score up—or pulling it down. The breakdown shows you which.
Comparing two properties: This is where the score becomes most useful. If House A scores a 72 and House B scores a 78, you now have a concrete difference to examine. Open both breakdowns and look at where the gap lives. Maybe House B is better on school quality and commute but worse on value for money. Is that trade-off worth it to you? That's a human judgment call—but now you have the data to make it.
Why 90+ is rare—and that's fine. A score in the 90s usually means you've found something extremely close to your ideal, or your requirements are loose enough that most things score well. A 65–80 range across listings you're genuinely interested in is completely normal and healthy. Don't hold out for a 95 that may not exist in your target market.
The factor breakdown tells more than the headline number. A property can score 72 with strong schools and terrible commute, or 72 with mediocre everything. Same number, very different house. Always read the breakdown—it's where the story is.
When two houses tie: If you have two properties within 3–4 points of each other, look at which factor gaps are easiest to close. A low "condition & systems" score might mean a negotiation opportunity. A low "lot size & light" score is permanent. The score surfaces this; your judgment resolves it.
The RAAM score isn't a ranking of objectively good houses. It's a measure of fit—how well a property matches what you told us you care about. A 75 for you might be a 55 for your neighbor with different priorities. That's the point.
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