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Proof of Usefulness Report

Just Appraised

Analysis completed on 3/24/2026

+244.38
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

While Just Appraised addresses a genuine need in the GovTech space by streamlining local government tax workflows, this specific submission is riddled with hyperbolic and unsupported claims (e.g., reach of 'everyone', 'most people have used my product'). The contradictory traction metrics and extremely poor response quality significantly hurt its credibility, resulting in substantial penalties to the overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200.00
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+15.00
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+60.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+287.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+244

Project Details

Project URL
justappraised.com
Description
Just Appraised makes software for local governments. Our goal is to empower local government employees with the tools, technology, and support they need so they can deliver exceptional service to their taxpayers and feel proud of the work they do for their communities. We contribute by building software to streamline local government tax assessors’ workflows using machine learning. Specifically, we streamline the change of ownership process for real estate and create more seamless ways for tax offices to communicate digitally with their taxpayers.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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