• LISTINGS
  • DETAILS
  • COMPARISONS
  • HUMAN

How to search MLS listings with your AI client

Connect SimplyRETS to your AI client once. After that, you can find homes just by describing them in chat.

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Short answer

Can I search MLS listings using natural language?

Yes. You can tell your agent exactly what you're looking for, like a specific price range or number of bedrooms, and it will pull the matching listings. You'll get a filtered list of results immediately.

The results you get

What your AI delivers

The AI handles the database work so you can focus on the properties.

LISTINGS

Filtered property lists

The agent uses list_properties to find homes that match your description. You get a targeted list of matches instead of a massive data dump.

DETAILS

Specific property info

When you need more info on a single house, the agent uses get_property to pull the full record. You'll get the exact specs you asked for.

COMPARISONS

Property comparisons

Since the agent reads the listing data, you can ask it to compare two homes. It can highlight differences in price or square footage for you.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI finds the data, but you decide which houses are worth a visit. You stay in charge of the actual client recommendations.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for listings.

Your agent translates your plain English requests into database queries.

  1. Parse your request

    The agent reads your message to identify specific criteria like zip codes, price limits, or bedroom counts.

    list_properties

  2. Query the MLS

    The agent searches the database to find every property that fits your description.

    list_properties

  3. Retrieve full records

    If you ask for more depth on a specific house, the agent pulls the complete data for that listing.

    get_property

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents the matching properties in a clear format that's easy to read.

    list_propertiesget_property

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin searching.

Starting points

These are just examples. Change the cities, prices, or features to match your actual search.

SimplyRETS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OszRki2hBM8KWzKLkZFcvx2vIOeeGRI7oL4qEHOR/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 — SimplyRETS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplyrets-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OszRki2hBM8KWzKLkZFcvx2vIOeeGRI7oL4qEHOR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all 3 bedroom houses in Austin under $600,000.

  • Show me listings in Miami with a pool and a large backyard.

  • Get the details for the property at 123 Main St.

  • List all condos in Seattle that are pet friendly.

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Start here

Connect SimplyRETS once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start chatting with your agent about MLS data immediately.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change listing prices?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve data from the MLS. It cannot modify any existing listings.

  • 02

    Can I delete listings using the AI?

    No. The tools only allow for searching and viewing property information.

  • 03

    Can the AI add new listings to the MLS?

    No. The agent is limited to reading data via the provided tools.

  • 04

    How does the AI find the properties?

    It uses the list_properties tool to scan the database for matches based on your description.

  • 05

    Can I ask for properties in any zip code?

    Yes, as long as that data is available in the connected MLS feed.

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