Press Release
Pearl Completes First-Ever Performance Profile of America's Housing Stock
Pearl announces completion of the Pearl Home Performance Registry™, the first comprehensive performance database of every single-family home in the U.S.
Why home performance matters
A high-performing home costs less to operate, protects your family's health and safety, and builds equity over time. But until now there was no way to see how a home performed. Unlike energy-only ratings, Pearl measures what truly impacts your quality of life and resale value across all five pillars of home performance: safety, comfort, operations, resilience, and energy.
Pearl SCORE™
Compare homes like never before
Photos and floor plans can only tell you so much about a home. Pearl gives you more insights by scoring each home along the five pillars of home performance below.
Safety
How well does this home protect against health hazards like mold, radon, carbon monoxide, poor air quality, and contaminated water? Does it have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, proper ventilation, and water filtration?
Comfort
Can this home maintain proper temperature and humidity year-round? How well insulated is it? Does it protect occupants from outdoor noise? Comfort affects daily quality of life and energy bills.
Operations
How efficiently do the home's systems work together? This includes HVAC performance, water heating, appliance efficiency, and smart home integration. Operational efficiency shows up directly in your utility bills.
Resilience
Is this home prepared for major weather events like flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, or severe winter storms? Resilience includes structural protections, backup power systems, and climate adaptation features—a growing priority for homeowners.
Energy
What are the home's energy generation and storage capabilities? This covers solar panels, battery backup, EV charging infrastructure, smart electrical panels, and overall energy consumption. Energy performance affects both operating costs and resale value.
Our partners
Pearl is a Certified B Corporation, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact. We believe in the power of business as a force for good, which is why we seek out partnerships in home performance, real estate, and finance that align with our values.
For Homeowners
Set the record straight
Public records can be years out of date, giving lenders, insurers, and buyers an incomplete picture of your home. When you claim your home, Pearl lets you set the record straight by correcting outdated information which may improve your Pearl SCORE™—so the market sees your home's true performance and value.
For Buyers
Know before you buy
Photos and floor plans only tell part of the story. Pearl SCORE™ reveals the hidden performance factors that will affect your monthly costs, comfort, and safety for years to come. See at a glance:
- Projected monthly energy bills
- How well homes are protected against climate risks
- Whether indoor air quality and safety systems are up to par
- How efficiently the home's systems work together
- Make confident decisions based on objective data, not just curb appeal.
For Sellers
Stand out in a competitive market
Buyers today care about more than granite countertops. They want to know: What will this home cost me to operate? Is it safe? Will it hold its value? Pearl SCORE™ answers these questions with hard data. By claiming your home you can update the public record to showcase your home in the best light. A verified Pearl SCORE™ gives buyers confidence and gives you a competitive edge for a quicker sale.
For Home Improvers
Increase the ROI of your home improvements
Every improvement you make to your home should pay off — in comfort, efficiency, and resale value. Pearl helps you understand which upgrades deliver the greatest return, so your home performs better today and is worth more tomorrow.
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What's next for Pearl SCORE™ and you?
We've scored every home in America. Next, we're developing new tools to help you buy, improve, and sell with more confidence. Get first access — sign-up now.
