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AI API Examples for Real Estate Professionals

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Ryan Wanner

AI Systems Instructor • Real Estate Technologist

Quick Answer: AI APIs let real estate agents automate batch listing descriptions, instant lead responses, weekly market reports, CMA narratives, and multi-platform content distribution — processing in minutes what would take hours manually. You don't need to code; no-code tools like Make.com and Zapier connect directly to AI APIs.

Most agents use AI through a chat window — one prompt, one response, one task at a time. APIs change the scale entirely. Instead of writing one listing description in ChatGPT, you feed 20 listings through an API and get 20 descriptions back in 90 seconds. Instead of manually responding to every new lead, an API-connected system drafts personalized responses the moment a lead comes in. The agents who figure out API-level AI aren't just faster — they're operating at a completely different scale. These examples show you how to move from chat-based AI to automated AI workflows, even if you've never written a line of code. The 5 Essentials framework structures each integration: define the role, specify the context, set the format, add constraints, and include examples.

Generic AI vs. Context-Powered AI

The difference between a prompt with no context and a prompt built with a Context Card.

Before Generic AI Output

Manually paste each listing into ChatGPT, wait for the output, copy it into your MLS system, and repeat 15 times. Total time: 2+ hours for 15 listings.

After Context Card Output

Upload a spreadsheet of 15 listings to an API-powered workflow. Get all 15 descriptions back in under 2 minutes, formatted and ready for MLS entry.

The jump from chat to API is like the jump from hand-writing letters to using mail merge. Same quality, 50x the speed.

Full Examples with Prompts

1

Batch Listing Description Generator

You manage 20 active listings for a team and need fresh descriptions for all of them before the MLS syndication deadline tomorrow morning.

H - Hero

A team lead with 20 active listings that all need updated descriptions before a syndication deadline

O - Outcome

An API workflow that takes a spreadsheet of listing data and returns 20 MLS-ready descriptions in under 3 minutes

M - Materials

A CSV with columns for address, beds, baths, sqft, price, key features, neighborhood, year built, and lot size for all 20 listings

E - Execute

Create the system prompt, the per-listing prompt template, and the spreadsheet format needed to run 20 listings through the API in one batch

Prompt
You are a real estate AI automation consultant. Create a complete batch listing description workflow using the OpenAI API.

Goal: Process 20 listings from a spreadsheet and generate MLS-ready descriptions for each
Tool: OpenAI API (GPT-4) via a simple Python script or Zapier/Make.com workflow

Create these components:

1. SYSTEM PROMPT (the instruction that stays the same for every listing):
- Define the AI's role as a real estate copywriter
- Set tone: professional, warm, specific — no superlatives like "stunning" or "gorgeous"
- Set format: 150-200 words, 3 paragraphs, highlight top 3 features, include neighborhood context
- Set constraints: MLS-compliant, no Fair Housing violations, no discriminatory language

2. PER-LISTING PROMPT TEMPLATE (with merge fields from the spreadsheet):
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3. SPREADSHEET FORMAT:
- Show the exact column headers and 2 example rows

4. WORKFLOW STEPS:
- Step-by-step instructions for running this via (a) a Python script or (b) Make.com/Zapier
- Include error handling for missing data fields

5. QUALITY CHECK PROMPT:
- A follow-up prompt that reviews all 20 descriptions for consistency, banned words, and Fair Housing compliance
AI Output
**1. SYSTEM PROMPT** ``` You are a professional real estate copywriter. Write MLS listing descriptions that are specific, warm, and factual. Rules: - 150-200 words, 3 paragraphs - Paragraph 1: Property overview and standout feature - Paragraph 2: Interior highlights and layout - Paragraph 3: Neighborhood and lifestyle context - Highlight the top 3 features naturally within the description - No superlatives: never use "stunning," "gorgeous," "breathtaking," "amazing," or "dream home" - No discriminatory language per Fair Housing Act: never reference race, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, sex, or any protected class - No directional language suggesting who should/shouldn't live there - Use specific numbers (square footage, room counts, distances) - End with a call to action: "Schedule your private showing today." ``` **2. PER-LISTING PROMPT TEMPLATE** ``` Write an MLS listing description for this property: Address: Bedrooms: | Bathrooms: | Square Feet: List Price: Year Built: | Lot Size: Neighborhood: Key Features: Write the description following the system instructions. ``` **3. SPREADSHEET FORMAT** | address | beds | baths | sqft | price | yearBuilt | lotSize | neighborhood | features | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 412 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 | 3 | 2 | 1,840 | $485,000 | 1925 | 0.18 acres | East Nashville | Original hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with quartz, detached ADU rented at $1,200/mo | | 1521 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206 | 4 | 3 | 2,100 | $529,000 | 2019 | 0.12 acres | East Nashville | Modern farmhouse, open floor plan, primary on main, Shelby Park views | **4. WORKFLOW STEPS** **Option A — Python Script:** [Step-by-step code walkthrough for reading CSV, calling OpenAI API with system prompt and per-listing prompt, saving results to output CSV...] **Option B — Make.com/Zapier:** [Step-by-step no-code workflow: Google Sheets trigger → OpenAI module → output to new spreadsheet column...] **5. QUALITY CHECK PROMPT** ``` Review these 20 listing descriptions for: 1. Any use of banned words: stunning, gorgeous, breathtaking, amazing, dream home, perfect, must-see 2. Any Fair Housing violations: references to protected classes, directional language, neighborhood demographic descriptions 3. Word count compliance: flag any under 150 or over 200 words 4. Consistency: do all 20 follow the 3-paragraph structure? 5. Missing elements: does every description mention the top 3 features and end with a showing CTA? Return a table with: Listing #, Word Count, Banned Words Found, FH Issues, Structure OK (Y/N), Missing Elements ```

Why It Works

The system prompt stays constant while the per-listing data swaps in via merge fields — exactly how APIs work. The quality check prompt at the end catches the errors that batch processing can introduce. This workflow processes 20 listings in the time it takes to manually write 1.

1

Automated Lead Response System

Your team gets 30-50 new leads per week from Zillow, Realtor.com, and your website. Response time matters — leads contacted within 5 minutes convert at 8x the rate of leads contacted after 30 minutes. You need an automated first-response system.

H - Hero

New leads arriving from multiple sources who expect fast, personalized responses — not generic auto-replies

O - Outcome

An API-powered system that generates personalized first-response emails within 60 seconds of lead arrival, customized by lead source and search behavior

M - Materials

Lead data from CRM webhook (name, email, phone, source, search criteria, pages viewed), response templates by lead type

E - Execute

Create the system prompt, lead-type response templates, and the automation workflow connecting CRM to API to email send

Prompt
You are a real estate automation architect. Design an AI-powered lead response system that generates personalized emails within 60 seconds of lead arrival.

Lead sources: Zillow (buyer inquiries), Realtor.com (listing inquiries), website IDX (registration + search), Google Ads (landing page form)
Volume: 30-50 leads per week
CRM: Follow Up Boss (has webhook and API support)

Create:

1. SYSTEM PROMPT for the AI response generator:
- Role: You are [Agent Name]'s assistant, writing first-response emails that sound like the agent wrote them personally
- Tone: Warm, specific, not salesy — like a friend who happens to be an expert
- Key rule: Reference something specific from the lead's behavior (listing they viewed, search criteria, page visited)

2. RESPONSE TEMPLATES by lead type (4 types):
- Type A: Zillow buyer inquiry (asked about a specific listing)
- Type B: Realtor.com listing inquiry (asked about your listing)
- Type C: Website IDX registration (registered and searched)
- Type D: Google Ads landing page (submitted form for lead magnet)

3. WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE:
- Diagram the flow: Lead arrives → CRM webhook → AI API call → Email drafted → Agent review queue → Send
- Include the webhook data payload format
- Include the API call structure

4. PERSONALIZATION VARIABLES:
- List every data point the system should pull from the CRM to personalize each email

5. AGENT REVIEW PROCESS:
- How the agent reviews and approves AI-drafted responses before they send
- Target: Agent spends 10 seconds per review (approve/edit/reject)
AI Output
**1. SYSTEM PROMPT** ``` You are writing a first-response email on behalf of [Agent Name], a Nashville real estate agent. The email should sound like [Agent Name] wrote it personally — not like an automated response. Rules: - Under 100 words - Reference one specific detail from the lead's behavior (the listing they viewed, their search criteria, or the page they visited) - Ask one specific question related to their search - Include agent's direct phone number - No "I hope this finds you well" or "Thank you for your interest" - Sign off with first name only - Tone: helpful, specific, human ``` **2. RESPONSE TEMPLATES** **Type A — Zillow Buyer Inquiry** ``` Generate a response email for this lead: Lead name: Source: Zillow Listing viewed: — bd/ba, Time of inquiry: Write a 3-4 sentence email that: - Acknowledges the specific listing they asked about - Shares one insider detail about the property or neighborhood - Asks if they'd like to see it this week - Includes agent phone number: ``` **Type B — Realtor.com Listing Inquiry** [Template for listing-specific response...] **Type C — Website IDX Registration** [Template referencing search criteria...] **Type D — Google Ads Landing Page** [Template referencing the lead magnet they downloaded...] **3. WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE** ``` Lead Source → CRM (Follow Up Boss) → Webhook fires → Middleware (Make.com or custom) → Extracts lead data → OpenAI API call (system prompt + lead-type template + data) → Drafted email → Agent Review Queue (FUB task or Slack notification) → Agent approves (10 sec) → Email sends via CRM ``` [Continues with webhook payload format, API call structure, personalization variables, and review process...]

Why It Works

The 60-second response window is the single biggest conversion factor in real estate lead management. This system doesn't replace the agent — it drafts while the agent reviews. The 10-second approval process means the agent stays in control without becoming the bottleneck. Lead-type templates ensure the right context for every source.

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Automated Weekly Market Report

You send a weekly market report email to 400 contacts. Currently you spend 45 minutes every Monday pulling data, writing the analysis, and formatting the email. You want to automate 90% of this workflow.

H - Hero

400 database contacts who receive a weekly market update — but the agent spends 45 minutes creating it manually every Monday

O - Outcome

An automated workflow that pulls MLS data, generates the written analysis, and drafts the email — ready for 5 minutes of agent review before sending

M - Materials

MLS data API (or manual data entry), Nashville market stats (active listings, median price, DOM, months of supply), historical comparison data

E - Execute

Create the data input format, the analysis generation prompt, the email template, and the automation workflow

Prompt
You are a real estate marketing automation expert. Design a weekly market report automation that reduces a 45-minute process to 5 minutes of review.

Current process (manual, 45 min):
1. Pull Nashville market data from MLS (10 min)
2. Compare to last week and last year (10 min)
3. Write 3-paragraph analysis (15 min)
4. Format email with data table + analysis (10 min)

Desired process (automated, 5 min review):
1. Data input (structured format) → 2. AI generates analysis → 3. Email auto-formatted → 4. Agent reviews and sends

Create:

1. DATA INPUT TEMPLATE (what the agent fills in each Monday — should take under 3 minutes):
- Structured form with this week's numbers
- Auto-calculated week-over-week and year-over-year changes

2. ANALYSIS GENERATION PROMPT:
- System prompt that turns raw data into a 3-paragraph market analysis
- Paragraph 1: This week's headline number and what it means
- Paragraph 2: Buyer vs. seller implications
- Paragraph 3: Prediction or recommendation for the next 30 days
- Include rules for tone (authoritative but accessible) and length (under 250 words)

3. EMAIL TEMPLATE:
- HTML-ready email structure with data table + AI-generated analysis
- Subject line formula that changes weekly

4. AUTOMATION WORKFLOW:
- Step-by-step using Google Sheets + OpenAI API + email platform (Mailchimp/ConvertKit)
AI Output
**1. DATA INPUT TEMPLATE (Google Sheet)** | Metric | This Week | Last Week | Last Year | WoW Change | YoY Change | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Active listings | 1,247 | 1,189 | 1,102 | +4.9% | +13.2% | | Median price | $425,000 | $422,000 | $398,000 | +0.7% | +6.8% | | Avg DOM | 18 | 19 | 22 | -5.3% | -18.2% | | Months of supply | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 | +9.5% | -17.9% | | New listings | 312 | 287 | 298 | +8.7% | +4.7% | | Closed sales | 198 | 205 | 187 | -3.4% | +5.9% | *WoW and YoY columns auto-calculate via spreadsheet formulas.* **2. ANALYSIS GENERATION PROMPT** ``` You are a Nashville real estate market analyst writing a weekly email to 400 homeowners and potential buyers/sellers. Write a 3-paragraph market analysis based on this data: Paragraph 1: Lead with the most significant change this week. Explain what the number means in plain English. One sentence on whether this is good news for buyers, sellers, or both. Paragraph 2: Connect two data points to tell a story. For example: "Inventory is rising while days on market is dropping — that means new listings are getting absorbed quickly despite more homes coming to market." Paragraph 3: Based on the trends, give one specific recommendation for someone thinking about buying or selling in the next 30 days. Rules: - Under 250 words total - Use specific numbers from the data (not vague directional language) - No "the market is hot" or "it's a great time to buy/sell" — let the data speak - Write at an 8th-grade reading level - End with: "Questions about what this means for your situation? Reply to this email." ``` **3. EMAIL TEMPLATE** [HTML structure with header, data table, analysis section, and CTA...] **4. AUTOMATION WORKFLOW** [Step-by-step: Agent fills Google Sheet → Zapier triggers → OpenAI API generates analysis → Mailchimp draft created → Agent reviews in Mailchimp → Send...]

Why It Works

The agent's domain expertise is in the data input (3 minutes) and the review (2 minutes). AI handles the writing and formatting — the parts that take the most time but add the least strategic value. The weekly cadence builds a habit that keeps 400 contacts engaged without draining 45 minutes every Monday.

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API-Powered CMA Narrative Generator

You do 8-10 CMAs per month for listing presentations. Each one needs a written narrative explaining the pricing strategy. You want to automate the narrative while keeping the analysis human-driven.

H - Hero

An agent doing 8-10 CMAs monthly who wants to automate the narrative writing portion while maintaining control over the pricing recommendation

O - Outcome

An API workflow that takes CMA data inputs and generates a professional pricing narrative, adjustment justifications, and a client-ready summary

M - Materials

Subject property details, 3-5 comparable sales with adjustment notes, market conditions, agent's pricing recommendation

E - Execute

Create the data input format, narrative generation prompt, and output structure that integrates with the agent's CMA presentation

Prompt
You are a real estate CMA automation specialist. Create an API workflow that generates pricing narratives from CMA data.

Goal: Automate the written narrative portion of CMAs — the part that takes 20-30 minutes per CMA
Agent still controls: Comp selection, adjustments, final pricing recommendation
AI generates: Written narrative explaining the market, justifying adjustments, and presenting the price recommendation

Create:

1. DATA INPUT FORMAT (structured JSON that the agent fills in):
- Subject property details
- 3-5 comparable sales with sale prices, dates, and key differences
- Agent's adjustments with reasoning
- Market conditions summary
- Agent's recommended list price

2. NARRATIVE GENERATION PROMPT:
- System prompt for generating CMA narratives
- Should produce: market overview paragraph, comp analysis paragraph (for each comp), adjustment justification paragraph, pricing recommendation paragraph
- Professional tone suitable for a listing presentation
- Under 500 words total

3. OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Formatted narrative ready to paste into a CMA presentation
- Separate "elevator pitch" version (under 100 words) for verbal delivery

4. EDGE CASES:
- What to do when comps are more than 6 months old
- What to do when the subject property has unique features with no direct comps
- What to do when the agent recommends a price above or below the comp range
AI Output
**1. DATA INPUT FORMAT (JSON)** ```json { "subject": { "address": "1205 Gale Lane, Nashville, TN 37206", "beds": 3, "baths": 2, "sqft": 1650, "yearBuilt": 1948, "lotSize": "0.22 acres", "condition": "Renovated 2023 — new kitchen, baths, HVAC, roof", "uniqueFeatures": "Detached garage converted to home office, fenced yard" }, "comps": [ { "address": "1118 Shelby Ave", "salePrice": 435000, "saleDate": "2025-12-15", "beds": 3, "baths": 2, "sqft": 1580, "condition": "Renovated 2022", "adjustments": { "sqft": "+$4,900 (70 sqft x $70/sqft)", "garage": "+$8,000 (no detached office)", "age_of_sale": "no adjustment (within 90 days)" }, "adjustedPrice": 447900 } ], "marketConditions": { "medianPrice": 425000, "avgDOM": 18, "monthsOfSupply": 2.3, "trend": "Appreciating 4.2% YoY" }, "recommendedPrice": 445000, "pricingRationale": "Positioned at the adjusted average of comps. Renovation quality supports top-of-range pricing. Home office conversion adds unique value not fully captured in standard adjustments." } ``` **2. NARRATIVE GENERATION PROMPT** ``` You are a real estate pricing analyst writing a CMA narrative for a listing presentation. Generate a professional pricing narrative from this data: Structure: 1. Market Overview (50-75 words): Current conditions in the subject's neighborhood. Use specific stats. 2. Comparable Analysis (75-100 words per comp): For each comp, explain why it was selected, key similarities/differences, and how adjustments were calculated. 3. Pricing Recommendation (75-100 words): Present the recommended price with confidence. Explain how it relates to the adjusted comp range. Address any unique features that add value beyond standard adjustments. Rules: - Professional tone suitable for a seller audience - Use dollar amounts and percentages, not vague language - Never say "I think" or "in my opinion" — present data-driven conclusions - If the recommended price is above the highest adjusted comp, explicitly acknowledge this and explain why - Under 500 words total ``` [Continues with formatted output, elevator pitch version, and edge case handling...]

Why It Works

The agent retains control over the two things that require expertise: selecting comps and making adjustments. AI handles the writing — which is time-consuming but doesn't require professional judgment. The JSON input format makes this repeatable across 8-10 CMAs per month without rewriting the prompt each time.

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Multi-Platform Content Distributor

Every time you write a blog post, you need to create 5 derivative pieces for different platforms: email newsletter excerpt, Instagram carousel, Facebook post, LinkedIn article summary, and Twitter thread. You want to automate this distribution.

H - Hero

A content-creating agent who writes one blog post per week but never has time to distribute it across 5 platforms

O - Outcome

An API workflow that takes one blog post and generates platform-optimized versions for email, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter — all in one batch call

M - Materials

The original blog post text, platform-specific formatting rules, character limits, and audience assumptions for each platform

E - Execute

Create a single master prompt that generates all 5 derivative pieces from one input, plus a scheduling recommendation

Prompt
You are a real estate content distribution specialist. Create an API workflow that turns one blog post into 5 platform-specific pieces.

Input: A 1,200-word blog post about Nashville real estate
Outputs (5 pieces generated in one API call):

1. EMAIL NEWSLETTER EXCERPT
- 150 words max
- Teaser that drives clicks to the full blog post
- Subject line included

2. INSTAGRAM CAROUSEL
- 5 slides with text overlay directions
- Caption under 125 words
- 20 relevant hashtags

3. FACEBOOK POST
- Under 100 words
- Designed for engagement (question at the end)
- No hashtags (Facebook penalizes them)

4. LINKEDIN ARTICLE SUMMARY
- 200 words
- Professional tone, insight-focused
- 3-5 relevant hashtags

5. TWITTER/X THREAD
- 5 tweets, each under 280 characters
- Thread hook in tweet 1
- CTA in tweet 5

Create:
1. The master prompt that generates all 5 in one API call
2. A posting schedule (which platform to post on which day of the week)
3. A system prompt that maintains brand voice consistency across platforms
AI Output
**SYSTEM PROMPT (Brand Voice)** ``` You are a content repurposing engine for a Nashville real estate agent. You take long-form blog content and create platform-specific versions. Brand voice: - Knowledgeable but not academic - Specific (use numbers, neighborhood names, dollar amounts) - Conversational — write like you're talking to a friend at a coffee shop - Never use: stunning, gorgeous, game-changer, revolutionary, leverage, best practices - Nashville-focused: reference local neighborhoods, landmarks, and market conditions ``` **MASTER PROMPT** ``` Here is a blog post about Nashville real estate: Generate all 5 platform versions below. Each must be self-contained (readable without the original post) while driving interest in the full article. [OUTPUT 1 — EMAIL NEWSLETTER EXCERPT] ... [OUTPUT 2 — INSTAGRAM CAROUSEL] ... [OUTPUT 3 — FACEBOOK POST] ... [OUTPUT 4 — LINKEDIN SUMMARY] ... [OUTPUT 5 — TWITTER THREAD] ... ``` **POSTING SCHEDULE** - Monday: Blog post publishes - Monday afternoon: Email newsletter sends (drives traffic same day) - Tuesday: LinkedIn article summary (professional audience, fresh week) - Wednesday: Instagram carousel (mid-week engagement peak) - Thursday: Facebook post (builds on carousel momentum) - Friday: Twitter thread (end-of-week scrolling) [Each piece links back to the original blog post with UTM tracking parameters for attribution...]

Why It Works

One API call generates a full week of content from one blog post. The platform-specific rules prevent the lazy approach of posting the same text everywhere — each piece is native to its platform. The posting schedule staggers distribution across the week, maximizing reach from a single piece of content.

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Intelligent Showing Feedback Collector

You get showing feedback by texting buyers' agents after every showing. Most never reply. You want an automated system that sends personalized feedback requests and summarizes the responses for your seller.

H - Hero

A listing agent who shows a property 8-12 times and needs to collect, analyze, and present feedback to the seller efficiently

O - Outcome

An automated system that sends personalized feedback requests after each showing, collects responses, and generates a weekly summary report for the seller

M - Materials

Showing schedule data (agent names, showing times, contact info), property details, common feedback categories

E - Execute

Create the feedback request prompt, the response collection format, and the seller summary report generator

Prompt
You are a real estate listing management specialist. Design an automated showing feedback system.

Listing: 2847 Belmont Blvd, Nashville | $650,000 | 4 bed/3 bath | 2,400 sq ft
Showing volume: 8-12 showings per week
Current process: Manual text to each showing agent, 30% response rate, no organized summary

Create:

1. FEEDBACK REQUEST MESSAGE (sent automatically 2 hours after each showing):
- Personalized with agent's name and showing time
- 3 quick-response questions (designed for text reply)
- One open-ended question
- Under 100 words total
- Should feel like a personal text, not an automated survey

2. RESPONSE CATEGORIZATION PROMPT:
- Takes raw text responses and categorizes them into: Price feedback, Condition feedback, Layout feedback, Location feedback, Competitive comparison
- Assigns sentiment: Positive, Neutral, Negative

3. WEEKLY SELLER SUMMARY PROMPT:
- Takes categorized feedback from the week and generates a professional summary
- Includes: Total showings, response rate, overall sentiment, top positive comments, top concerns, pricing feedback summary
- Actionable recommendation based on the feedback pattern
- Under 300 words

4. SMART FOLLOW-UP:
- If an agent's feedback is positive (interested buyer), generate a follow-up message to gauge offer timeline
- If feedback mentions price concerns, track how many agents mention it (threshold: 3+ = suggest price discussion with seller)
AI Output
**1. FEEDBACK REQUEST MESSAGE** ``` Hi , thanks for showing 2847 Belmont Blvd . Quick feedback for my sellers? 1. Interest level: Hot / Warm / Not a fit 2. Price perception: Right on / Slightly high / Too high 3. Best feature your buyer noticed? 4. Anything that gave them pause? No rush — a one-word answer on each is perfect. Thanks! — ``` **2. RESPONSE CATEGORIZATION PROMPT** ``` Categorize this showing feedback: Agent: Showing: at Raw response: "" Extract: - Interest level: [Hot/Warm/Cold] - Price sentiment: [Fair/High/Low] - Categories mentioned: [Price/Condition/Layout/Location/Competition] - Key positive: [one phrase] - Key concern: [one phrase or "none"] - Follow-up needed: [Yes — interested buyer / Yes — price concern / No] ``` **3. WEEKLY SELLER SUMMARY PROMPT** ``` Generate a professional showing feedback summary for the homeowners. Property: 2847 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN List price: $650,000 Week: Showing data: Write a summary that includes: 1. Stats: Total showings, feedback received, response rate 2. Overall sentiment (one sentence) 3. Top 3 positive themes with example quotes 4. Top 2 concerns with example quotes 5. Price perception breakdown: X agents said fair, Y said high, Z said low 6. Recommendation: Based on this week's feedback, one specific action item Tone: Honest, supportive, data-driven. If feedback suggests a price issue, address it directly but diplomatically. Under 300 words. ``` [Continues with smart follow-up logic and threshold alerts...]

Why It Works

The feedback request is short and formatted for text reply — which is how agents actually communicate. The categorization prompt structures unstructured text responses into analyzable data. The weekly summary turns individual data points into a narrative that helps sellers make informed decisions. The smart follow-up catches hot leads and pricing red flags automatically.

Pro Tips

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Start with Make.com or Zapier before writing custom code. No-code automation tools connect to OpenAI's API and handle the workflow logic without programming. You can always move to custom code later when you outgrow the no-code tools.

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Always include a human review step in any AI automation that sends content to clients or the public. API speed means nothing if the output embarrasses you.

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Set temperature to 0.3-0.5 for factual content (CMAs, market reports) and 0.7-0.8 for creative content (listing descriptions, social posts). Temperature controls how creative vs. predictable the AI output is.

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Build your system prompts once and reuse them. A well-crafted system prompt is worth hours of saved time across hundreds of API calls.

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Use the 5 Essentials when designing API prompts: Role (who the AI is), Context (what data it has), Format (how to structure output), Constraints (rules and limits), Examples (what good output looks like). Missing any one of these degrades output quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know how to code to use AI APIs for real estate?
No. Tools like Make.com, Zapier, and even ChatGPT's built-in automation features let you connect AI APIs without writing code. You build workflows by dragging and dropping modules. The learning curve is about 2-4 hours to build your first automation. That said, knowing basic Python opens up more flexibility — and AI can write the code for you if you describe what you want.
How much does it cost to run AI API automations for real estate?
Less than you think. OpenAI's GPT-4 API costs roughly $0.03-$0.06 per listing description, $0.01-$0.02 per lead response email, and $0.05-$0.10 per market report analysis. If you process 20 listings, 50 lead responses, and 4 market reports per month, your API cost is under $5. The automation platform (Zapier or Make.com) runs $20-$50/month depending on volume. Total: $25-$55/month to automate hours of work.
What's the difference between using ChatGPT and using the API?
ChatGPT is a conversation — you type a prompt, get a response, type another prompt. The API is a pipeline — you send data in, get results back, automatically. ChatGPT is for one-off tasks. The API is for repeatable workflows. If you do something more than 3 times a week in ChatGPT, it's a candidate for API automation. The AI model behind both is the same. The difference is scale and automation.

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