Anyone here played with NAR APIs?

Question

I’m building a tech solution that should drive more buyer leads to an agent’s pipeline. But to build this I will need access to NAR APIs. Is there any developer here who can share their experience building with the API?

I need to fetch the details for a property on market from the address. Can I do this? Can I also create CMA using the API?

I’m studying to get licensed soon. Meanwhile, if you’re based out of Illinois, and would like to talk more please hmu

Shuvrajit Mukherjee · Answer

- Get property details from address. Basically when we click on a specific property, all the details we get in the page.- Get a list of active properties in a zipcode with filters (number of bedrooms, bathrooms, price etc)

John Warren · Answer

@Shuvrajit Mukherjee agents already have tools that do a lot of that like Remine or Realist. Both programs can aggregate data based on filters like zip codes, sell scores, etc.

Jonathan Klemm · Answer

@Shuvrajit Mukherjee - You have to be able to scrape that data from some where pretty easy...a lot of that property specific info is public record.

There is a website called chicago cityscape...I am decent friends with the founder....it is sourcing a ton of data that might help.  Happy to make a connect if you'd like.

Jonathan Klemm · Answer

@Shuvrajit Mukherjee what specific data are you looking for that Zillow did not provide?

Awesome to hear you have a specific date picked out to take the test!  I'm sure you will pass on the first try!

Jonathan Klemm · Answer

Hey @Shuvrajit Mukherjee - First off, I am not a developer, but just wanted to ask some clarifying questions to better understand what data you are searching for.

It seems you want data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) not NAR?   Because you want property information that realtors are listing correct?

Is this information not available for you to scrape via Zillow or Redfin?  I think one of them offers a public API.

Once you get your license, you can join the CAR Chicago Association of Realtors and I have found them to be extremely helpful with questions like this.  When are you planning to take the test?