Richardsons Parser Spider

Introduction

The Richardsons Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed property listings from Richardsons Waikato's website. It efficiently gathers comprehensive data on real estate properties, including addresses, prices, descriptions, agent details, and geographical coordinates, making it an invaluable tool for real estate professionals, researchers, and analysts. By automating the data collection process, this Actor saves time and ensures access to up-to-date, structured information from a trusted New Zealand real estate source.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key property details such as address, price, description, latitude, longitude, and agent information in a structured JSON format.
• Flexible URL Configuration: Supports multiple start URLs to target specific listings or search results, allowing for customized scraping scopes.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to manage website changes and ensure consistent data quality.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for speed, processing listings quickly without overloading the target site.
• Geospatial Data: Includes precise latitude and longitude for mapping and location-based analysis.
• Agent Insights: Extracts detailed agent profiles, including contact info, team affiliations, and social links for networking opportunities.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Apify's platform for easy scheduling, monitoring, and data export in formats like JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
StartUrls	array	Yes	An array of starting URLs to begin the scraping process. Each URL must be a valid HTTP/HTTPS link pointing to Richardsons Waikato property pages or search results.	["https://www.richardsons.co.nz/property/RC4729/1740-sh25-manaia-road-coromandel/"]

Example Usage

To run the Richardsons Parser Spider, provide the input in JSON format as shown below:

{
  "StartUrls": [
    "https://www.richardsons.co.nz/property/RC4729/1740-sh25-manaia-road-coromandel/"
  ]
}

The Actor will output an array of JSON objects, each representing a scraped property listing. Here's an example output:

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.richardsons.co.nz/property/RC4729/1740-sh25-manaia-road-coromandel/",
    "address": "1740 SH25, Manaia Road, Coromandel",
    "price": "$1,250,000",
    "description": "Are you an ex-farmer wishing to downsize, or someone wishing to upgrade to a small farmlet? Superbly located on the southern outskirts of picturesque Coromandel Township, this wonderful 7.4150Ha lifestyle property is positioned to fulfil your dream of small farm ownership, while offering an excellent north/westerly aspect. The well-established driveway doubles as a \u2018raceway' for stock access to the 7 fenced paddocks, with the small holding yard allowing ease for drenching and transportation purposes. The massive 147m2 Totalspan barn will effortlessly house your tractor, farm equipment, boat, additional vehicles and hay bales, and for extra storage, in case it is needed, there are two 40ft shipping containers. The rear of the property is elevated, affording a stunningly private haven setting amongst a mix of native and exotic trees, while featuring utterly commanding views of the surrounding countryside, harbour, and onward to the Hauraki Gulf. The charming rustic style studio would make a perfect retreat until you investigated the possibilities of potentially building a larger home. Please call or email to make an appointment to view.",
    "latitude": "-36.79212989",
    "longitude": "175.50962942",
    "agent_name": "Kim Radick / Licensed Branch Manager",
    "agent_title": "Licensed Branch Manager",
    "agent_team": "Coromandel Team",
    "agent_phone": "07 866 8900",
    "agent_mobile": "021 533 174",
    "agent_profile_link": "https://www.richardsons.co.nz/staff/kim-radick/",
    "agent_listings_link": "https://www.richardsons.co.nz/staff/kim-radick/#page-listings",
    "facebook_url": "",
    "actor_id": "aVUwnOKmq7TVXhEw5",
    "run_id": "OMbQWicxbDBaiwU92"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Analyze property trends, pricing, and locations in New Zealand's Waikato region for investment decisions.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' listings and agent performance to gain insights into the real estate market.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes on specific properties over time for buyers or sellers.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of property descriptions and images for real estate blogs or apps.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on housing markets, rural development, or economic geography.
• Business Automation: Automate lead generation by extracting agent contacts for outreach in property sales.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Richardsons Parser Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each containing detailed information about a property listing. Key fields include:

• url: The direct link to the property page.
• address: Full address of the property.
• price: Listed price in New Zealand dollars.
• description: Detailed property description.
• latitude and longitude: Geographical coordinates for mapping.
• agent_name, agent_title, agent_team: Details about the listing agent.
• agent_phone, agent_mobile: Contact numbers.
• agent_profile_link, agent_listings_link: Links to agent's profile and listings.
• facebook_url: Social media link if available.
• actor_id and run_id: Metadata from the Apify run.

Data is structured for easy parsing and integration into databases or analysis tools.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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Concise Description (248 characters):
Unlock New Zealand real estate insights with Richardsons Parser Spider! Extract property details like prices, addresses, descriptions, and agent contacts from Richardsons Waikato. Ideal for market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis. Fast, reliable, and Apify-integrated. Try it free today!