• DATA
  • LOGIC
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to run custom real estate queries with your AI

Connect the NCREIF Custom Query MCP to your agent to turn plain English requests into precise data extractions.

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Short answer

How can I run custom real estate queries with my AI?

You describe the specific NCREIF data you need, and your agent uses the execute_query tool to pull it. You can filter by region, property type, or CBSA to get exactly the index values you want.

The results

What you get from your queries

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

DATA

Filtered index sets

The agent pulls only the rows that match your specific filters. You get a clean set of data instead of a massive, unorganized dump.

LOGIC

SQL-like filtering

You don't need to write code. Just describe the criteria, and the agent translates your request into the logic needed to find the right property types or regions.

ANALYSIS

Immediate insights

Once the data is pulled, your agent can immediately start calculating trends or comparing different CBSA regions for you.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You stay in control. You'll need to review the final data points to ensure the query logic captured exactly what you intended for your report.

The workflow

What your AI does when the query arrives.

The agent acts as the bridge between your question and the NCREIF database.

  1. Parse intent

    Your agent reads your request to identify which filters you want to apply, such as a specific property type or a geographic region.

    execute_query

  2. Build query

    The agent translates your plain English requirements into a structured command that the database understands.

    execute_query

  3. Fetch data

    The agent runs the command to pull the specific NCREIF index values from the source.

    execute_query

  4. Present results

    The agent organizes the raw numbers into a readable format or a summary that answers your original question.

    execute_query

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your first data pull.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the regions, property types, or CBSA codes with the specific ones you need to investigate.

NCREIF Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — NCREIF capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ncreif-custom-query-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Show me the NCREIF index data for industrial properties in the Northeast region.

  • Run a query for all office property types within the New York CBSA.

  • Compare the latest index values for multifamily properties across different regions.

  • Get the specific data for the most recent NCREIF report filtered by property type.

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Start here

Connect NCREIF Custom Query once, then ask.

Click the link below to link the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start querying immediately.

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FAQ

How the query task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the actual NCREIF data?

    No. The tool only allows for executing queries to read data. It cannot modify, delete, or add any records to the database.

  • 02

    Do I need to know SQL to use this?

    No. You can use plain English to describe the filters you want, and the agent handles the technical translation.

  • 03

    Can the AI generate a PDF report of the data?

    No. The agent can pull the data and present it in the chat, but it does not have a tool to create or export external files like PDFs.

  • 04

    Can I filter by specific CBSA codes?

    Yes. You can specify CBSA codes, regions, or property types in your request.

  • 05

    Does the AI decide which data is important?

    The AI follows your instructions. It pulls exactly what you ask for, but you are responsible for deciding which data points are relevant to your analysis.

  • More questions about NCREIF Custom Query? The Connector page answers them. See everything the NCREIF Custom Query Connector can do

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