Proof of Usefulness Report

Hegg

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+422

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Hegg Realtors is a verified, market-leading real estate brokerage in Sioux Falls, SD, with over 70 years of history and significant traction (acquired by Edina Realty/HomeServices of America in 2022). External search confirms annual sales volume exceeding $1.2B and a team of 350+ agents, positioning it well within the 'Much larger scale' calibration tier. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing inaccurate financial metrics ('$17M marketcap' vs actual ~$1.2B volume) and vague claims ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the massive real-world utility and verified business traction, heavily penalized in the Innovation and Response Quality categories due to the nature of the business and the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.00

Audience Reach Impact+70.00

Technical Innovation+6.00

Evidence Of Traction+154.38

Market Timing Relevance+40.00

Functional Completeness+1.25

Subtotal+406.63

Usefulness Multiplierx1.04

Final Score+422

Project Details

Project URL

hegg.com

Description

Hegg, Realtors has been successfully helping people in the Sioux Falls area buy and sell homes since 1945. Commitment to the highest standards and professionalism has made our company a true market leader for more than 70 years. Whether you are just around the corner or on the other side of the country, our professional agents have the real estate training and marketing expertise to help you determine exactly what you want out of home ownership, and we help you achieve it!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline