Summits Buy Listing Scraper

Introduction

The Summits Buy Listing Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract real estate listing data from Summit Realty's buy listings page in New Zealand. It automates the process of scraping property details, including titles, prices, descriptions, agent information, and more, providing structured data for analysis and integration. This tool is ideal for real estate professionals, researchers, and businesses seeking efficient access to property market insights without manual browsing.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key property details such as title, area, price, description, agent contacts, and listing URLs from Summit Realty's buy listings.
• Reliable and Accurate: Utilizes Playwright for robust web scraping, handling dynamic content and ensuring high data fidelity.
• Customizable Crawling: Allows control over the number of pages and requests to crawl, optimizing for specific needs while respecting site limits.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean JSON data, easily integrable into databases, spreadsheets, or analytics tools.
• Fast and Efficient: Processes listings quickly, with built-in error handling for smooth operation.
• User-Friendly: Simple input configuration via Apify's interface, no coding required.
• Scalable: Suitable for small-scale research or large-scale data collection projects.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
startUrls	array	Yes	URLs to start crawling from. Typically the main listings page.	[{"url": "https://summit.co.nz/buy/listings"}]
maxPages	integer	No	The maximum number of pages to crawl. Limits the scope to prevent excessive requests.	3
maxCrawlRequests	integer	No	The maximum number of requests the crawler will process. Helps manage API usage and costs.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://summit.co.nz/buy/listings"
    }
  ],
  "maxPages": 3,
  "maxCrawlRequests": 10
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "productTitle": "Prime Location, Ready to Build - Priced to Sell",
    "area": "600 m2",
    "price": "Offers Over $425,000",
    "description": "This fully titled, 600sqm elevated section basks in the sun and is ready for your dream build, with services conveniently located at the boundary. Positioned close to Nelson’s vibrant CBD, you’ll enjoy a short 5-minute drive into town or a quick 10-minute trip to the airport, perfect for busy professionals. It has an engineered build platform and a Geotech report is available. There are views from the section back towards the Grampions. Families will appreciate the proximity to local schools, including Nelson Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges, and Hampden Street Primary, all just down the road. Say goodbye to long commutes and hello to a lifestyle of convenience. This section has been priced to sell, so don't delay, give Dwayne or Emma a call today.",
    "agents": [
      {
        "name": "Dwayne Lohmann",
        "role": "Sales & Marketing Consultant",
        "profile": "https://summit.co.nz/about/our-team/meet-our-team/63",
        "phones": [
          "027 239 2963",
          "03 544 2900"
        ]
      },
      {
        "name": "Emma McCashin",
        "role": "Sales & Marketing Consultant",
        "profile": "https://summit.co.nz/about/our-team/meet-our-team/5771",
        "phones": [
          "021 682 787",
          "03 544 2900"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "url": "https://summit.co.nz/buy/listings/17145",
    "scrapedAt": "2025-10-28T12:09:08.189Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on property prices, areas, and trends in Nelson, NZ, for real estate market reports.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor listings and agent performance to inform business strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track property prices over time to identify opportunities or shifts in the market.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of property descriptions for content creation or lead generation.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on housing markets, urban development, or economic indicators.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or automated workflows for real estate agencies.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Summits Buy Listing 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 listing. Key fields include:

• productTitle: The title of the property listing.
• area: The land area of the property.
• price: The listed price or offer details.
• description: A detailed description of the property.
• agents: An array of agent objects with name, role, profile URL, and phone numbers.
• url: The direct URL to the listing.
• scrapedAt: Timestamp of when the data was scraped.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and analysis.

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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