Screener vs. Full RSA: Which One Do You Need?
Site Scouts offers two reports: a fast Screener and a lender-ready Full RSA. Here's exactly what separates them — and a simple rule for picking the right one.
The short version
A Screener answers "is this site worth pursuing?" in a page or two. A Full RSA answers "prove it, in a document I can hand a lender." One is a filter; the other is the file.
Side by side
| Screener — $399 | Full RSA — $999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | First-look go / no-go | Committing capital & financing |
| Format | 1–2 page PDF | 25–30 page PDF + dashboard + Excel |
| Projections | Year-1, mid case | 3-year, low / mid / high |
| Competitor analysis | Summary | Full table + trade-area map |
| Demographics | Trade-area summary | By ring (0.5–1.25 mi) + drive-time |
| Site imagery & facility audit | — | Included |
| Scenario re-runs | — | Free & unlimited for 30 days |
| Lender-ready | No | Yes |
Choose the Screener if…
- You're deciding whether a site is even worth a closer look.
- You're comparing several candidate sites and want a fast filter.
- You just need a defensible first-pass number, not a financing document.
Choose the Full RSA if…
- You're taking it to a bank or SBA lender, or a fuel jobber.
- You're about to commit capital and want the full competitive and demographic picture.
- You want to test scenarios — different store sizes, fuel positions, or food programs — and re-run free for 30 days.
The efficient workflow: Screener your shortlist to filter quickly, then run one Full RSA on the winner. You only pay at the final step, so you're never buying a report you don't need.
Not sure? Start with a Screener
Filter a site in 90 seconds for $399 — then upgrade to the lender-ready Full RSA when you're ready.
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