Sothebys International Realty Scraper

Introduction

The Sothebys International Realty Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed property listings from Sotheby's International Realty websites. It enables users to scrape real estate data based on location queries, providing comprehensive information on properties for sale worldwide. This tool is ideal for real estate professionals, researchers, and businesses seeking accurate, up-to-date market data to inform decisions and strategies.

Features

• Targeted Scraping: Scrape property listings by specifying location search queries, ensuring relevant and focused results.
• Customizable Limits: Set a maximum number of items to scrape, allowing control over data volume and processing time.
• High-Quality Data: Extracts key details like title, location, price, features, and marketing agent for each property.
• Proxy Support: Utilizes residential proxies to bypass geo-restrictions and ensure reliable, undetected scraping.
• JSON Output: Delivers structured data in JSON format, compatible with various data processing tools.
• Scalable and Efficient: Built on Scrapy framework for fast, robust performance even with large datasets.
• Error-Resilient: Handles common scraping challenges like dynamic content and rate limits gracefully.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
queries	array	Yes	A list of location search queries to filter property listings (e.g., city or region names).	["pasadena", "new york"]
item_limit	integer	No	The maximum number of property items to scrape. Defaults to 30 if not specified.	50
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configures proxy settings for hiding the scraper's origin, using Apify's proxy groups. Defaults to residential proxies.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

Input Example

{
  "queries": ["pasadena", "miami"],
  "item_limit": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-550-bcq425/sumptuous-waterfront-mansion-mies-vd-1295",
    "title": "Sumptuous waterfront mansion",
    "location": "Mies, Vaud, 1295 Switzerland",
    "price": "Price Upon Request",
    "features": [
      "9 Bedrooms",
      "Bathrooms (10 Full)",
      "Interior:  16,145 Sq Ft.",
      "Exterior:  31,398 m²"
    ],
    "marketed_by": "Switzerland Sotheby's International Realty"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze property trends, pricing, and availability in specific locations for investment insights.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor listings and pricing strategies in the luxury real estate market.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and "Price Upon Request" listings to identify market shifts.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of property data for real estate websites, blogs, or apps.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on housing markets, urban development, or economic analysis.
• Business Automation: Automate lead generation by extracting contact details and property features for sales teams.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Sothebys International Realty Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
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 representing a scraped property. Key fields include:

• url: Direct link to the property listing.
• title: Property name or headline.
• location: Geographic details (e.g., city, region, country).
• price: Listed price or "Price Upon Request".
• features: Array of property attributes like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage.
• marketed_by: Name of the marketing agent or office.

This structured format ensures easy integration with databases, analytics tools, or custom applications.

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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