Multifamily real estate improvements and locations vary in relative degree of desirability. In recognition of certain differentiating factors which enter into a determination the Yardi Matrix Context® rating system defines property improvements and locations independently. Ratings extend from "A+" at the spectrum's pinnacle, to "D" at the scale's lower end. A range of 10 possible ratings define assumed rental household positioning as:
| Ratings |
Household Type |
| A+, A |
Discretionary |
| A-, B+ |
Upper Mid |
| B, B- |
Lower Mid |
| C+, C, C-, D |
Workforce |
Reasonable evaluation of one apartment community's value – either for rental, or conception of a sale – requires referencing the evaluated property in Context® with other properties of similar type operating within the property's "Competitive Cluster", or a similar, competitive environment. Comparison further separates location rating considerations from property improvements ratings.
Rating consistency across all markets provides a basis for evaluating market-to-market apartment supply composition, as well as a system of reference for describing a property and its competitive environment, or evaluating a submarket.
How We Determine A Context® Rating
A Context® rating references a composite of twelve variables in determining an index applicable to rating property improvements. Twelve additional variables – independent from property improvements characteristics – are considered in determining location rating.
In calculating a "graded index" each variable is assigned a weighted value based on the variable's importance toward determining a property's relative desirability, then rated under a scale extending from one to 10. A resulting index is independently applied to improvements, and location for every Metropolitan area 50-+ unit apartment community.
For more information relating to the Context® rating, reference How We Rate A Property's Improvements, and How We Rate A Property's Location.