LoopNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOOP)

In time, Loopnet will be as ubiqitous and defacto in the commercial real estate industry as the RMLS is in the residential industry. I foresee a time when a paid subscription to Loopnet will be required for anybody related to the industry. They are practically there today, and over the next few years I expect a continued rise in subscribers combined with increased pricing power. Definite outperform.

Reviews are good, but how long will it be until someone replicates their service?

Could it be another EBAY?

LOOP is a website based company focusing on commercial real estate. It has been publicly traded for approximately 2 years and the revenue has grown all 8 quarters. Internet stocks seem to have been beaten down a bit during the first quarter, so this looks like a good time to get in.

If it's good enough for the fools it's good enough for me. I think it has a great future until the competition heats up.

HG

They're the leader in a growing market.

As the real estate market cools there will be more demand for good marketing strategies.

Rule Breaker pick - want to track

These guys are the Monster.com of real estate sellers and buyers.

good financials - reported nice earnigs - look for them to raise outlook

Wait till you see this one soar!!!

profitable, high relative strength, little debts, lots of assets compared to liabilities, below 52 week highs, growth company, insider holdings.

I used to work there as a software tester. The company had planned to go public in 2000, but it was delayed by the dotcom bust. They merged with Property First out of LA in order to stay afloat, as venture capital had dried up. I waited six years for them to go public, but I must say I have faith in this company, after watching so many other tech people walk away empty-handed.

somewhat unique listing service for nationwide commercial, industrial, investment properties for sale/lease. Just went public in July, at $ 12.50 you may be in at a bargain price. Earnins out soon. Not cheap, but well run, timely and unique.

A great listing service that will continue to be in demand. No debt. Good Cash flow. Why not?

LoopNet, Inc. is a leading online information service provider in commercial real estate (CRE) industry in US. Through its online marketplace, it provides agents of property owners to list their properties for sale or for lease, on behalf. These listed properties provide information like qualitative descriptions, financial and tenant information, photographs and other characteristics. It has total of 1.6 million members as on September 2006.

The LoopNet online marketplace contains more than $370 billion of property for sale and 3 billion square feet for lease. It also owns and operates the largest online exchange for operating businesses for sale in North America through BizBuySell, Inc.

The management is very clear that its driving factor for its growth would be through its online marketplace, which would be fueled by adoption of its online service among offline participants. The expansion of recently launched services, RecentSales, to include information on commercial property sale transactions in more than 300 counties and 900 U.S. cities is likely to further boost up the topline.

The CRE industry remains favorable on account of macro trends like robust transaction volumes, employment and increasing rental rates. Also the competition is very moderate, as other online classified vendors do not provide CRE specific expertise or focus. With strong balance sheet and no long-term debt obligations, LoopNet is a good pick in the online CRE industry of US.

Bad time for real estate.

This website is the #1 listing agent for commercial property sales. It essentially has a monopoly on the very fragmented commercial Multiple Listing Service (MLS). I am a commercial real estate owner and broker and the site works like a charm. This website takes advantage of the "network effect" better than any stock in an industry that is just now moving online.