NCREIF Custom Query Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Access institutional real estate indices and property performance data.
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Why people use NCREIF Custom Query
NCREIF Custom Query for Institutional Real Estate Market Analysis
This Connector lets you skip the tabs entirely. You just tell your agent what you need, and it pulls the NPI or ODCE data directly. You get a clean table or summary in seconds, letting you spend your time on the actual strategy instead of the data entry.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional-grade real estate data without the manual data entry.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Comparative Cap Rate Analysis
An analyst needs to compare cap rates for retail properties in three different states.
- Real-world use case 02
Multi-Year Trend Reporting
A manager wants to see a 5-year trend of NPI returns.
- Real-world use case 03
Regional Yield Research
A researcher needs a list of farmland yields in a specific region.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete NCREIF Custom Query capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NCREIF Custom Query.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through NCREIF Custom Query.
- 01 Capability
Execute query
You can run custom SQL-like queries to pull specific property datasets. This lets you use where clauses to filter by region, property type, or specific years.
- 02 Capability
Get historical npi
You can pull historical return data for the NPI index. This is useful for building multi-year trend lines for your investment reports.
- 03 Capability
Get predefined kpi
You can get standard metrics like cap rates and occupancy percentages. This saves you from writing custom queries for the most common market benchmarks.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NCREIF Custom Query to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NCREIF Custom Query from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NCREIF Custom Query, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NCREIF Custom Query for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NCREIF Custom Query URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NCREIF Custom Query in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ncreif-custom-query": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NCREIF Custom Query
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NCREIF Custom Query, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ncreif-custom-query": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NCREIF Custom Query
Ask Copilot: "Using NCREIF Custom Query, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ncreif-custom-query": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NCREIF Custom Query
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NCREIF Custom Query, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ncreif-custom-query": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NCREIF Custom Query
Ask Cline: "Using NCREIF Custom Query, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ncreif-custom-query --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VzyCbnu9T8cxJnoytEbL04bohh0vpWL42CP9VtUG/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NCREIF Custom Query
Ask Claude: "Using NCREIF Custom Query, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NCREIF can move forward.
This is for investment professionals who are tired of manual data entry. It's for the analyst who needs to pull precise cap rates across dozens of regions or the manager who needs to track historical returns for a board presentation.
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Pulls historical NPI returns and cap rates to build quarterly performance reports.
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Before you connect
Questions about NCREIF.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of real estate data does the NCREIF Custom Query MCP provide?
It provides institutional real estate data, including the NCREIF Property Index (NPI), Fund Index (ODCE), and specialized yields for timberland and farmland.
Can I use NCREIF Custom Query to get cap rates for specific regions?
Yes. You can ask your agent to pull cap rates for specific regions or property types using the predefined KPI capabilities.
Do I need a special subscription for the NCREIF Custom Query MCP?
You will need valid NCREIF member or subscriber credentials to connect the Connector to your account.
Can this Connector help me with farmland and timberland analysis?
Yes, it includes specific data for these asset classes, making it easier to track yields and performance trends.
How does NCREIF Custom Query handle historical data?
It allows you to pull historical NPI returns, which is perfect for building out multi-year trend lines for your research.
Can I filter results by property type or CBSA?
Yes, you can use specific where clauses in your queries to narrow down results by property type, region, or CBSA.
Who can access this API?
Access is limited to NCREIF Data Contributor Members and paid Data Subscribers. You must use your website login credentials.
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