As CRE intelligence platforms become more advanced, property owners are asking: can data tools alone support HUD-compliant rent strategies for Section 8 properties? 

In this episode of The Weekly Brief: MarketRent™ powered by Clarendon, we explore where automation supports PBS8 Rent Comparability Studies and where human insight remains essential. We break down the real-world limits of automation, the critical role of service valuation, and how strategic submission timing can change rent outcomes. 

Key themes: 

• Where CRE data tools help, and where they fall short 

• Why PBS8 properties require judgment beyond algorithmic comps 

• The value of professional interpretation in SAFMR alignment and non-shelter service documentation 

• Real case insights from Clarendon’s national RCS portfolio 

  
  

If you’re navigating Section 8 contract renewals or planning a rent strategy for 2025, this episode offers insights into how to strike the right balance between data and expertise. 

Listen now and explore what CRE data can (and can’t) do for your property’s market alignment.

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