> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.realie.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Your trusted resource for comprehensive property data.

Welcome to the Realie Property Data API, your gateway to comprehensive, reliable property information. Whether you’re building a real estate website, a rental platform, a data analysis tool, or leveraging AI for predictive analytics and smart decision-making, our API provides the resources you need to integrate robust property data seamlessly into your application.

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign In">
    Create an account and sign in to access our API services. Once signed in, you can find your API key under the [developer tab](https://app.realie.ai/developer/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register Your Payment Method">
    Before your API key is activated, please provide a valid payment method as part of our free tier subscription. This step ensures that any usage exceeding your monthly API call allotment is seamlessly covered.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Obtain Your API Key">
    Once your payment method is registered, your API key will be activated. Include this key in the headers of all your API requests to authenticate and access our endpoints.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore our Endpoints">
    Discover the full range of property data available by exploring our endpoints, conveniently accessible via the sidebar on the left.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can also query all these endpoints from the terminal using the [Realie CLI](/realie-cli): `realie lookup --address "..." --state TX`
</Tip>

## Exploring the Capabilities of the Realie API Endpoints

Our API provides a range of endpoints designed to give you flexible and powerful access to property data. Whether you're building a real estate website, a rental platform, a data analysis tool, or leveraging AI for predictive analytics and smart decision-making, our endpoints cover all your needs. You can explore them in the sidebar to the left, or review the list below:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Property Search">
    * A flexible way to paginate through large areas (such as entire counties) to collect all relevant data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Address Lookup">
    * Retrieve detailed property information quickly by specifying a known address. This endpoint is optimized for lower latency, making it perfect for real-time applications.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Parcel ID Lookup">
    * Access property data using official parcel identifiers. Ideal for workflows that require government or official records.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Location Search">
    * The location search endpoint accepts latitude, longitude, and radius parameters to perform geospatial queries, returning properties within the specified area."
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Premium Comparables Search">
    * Identify and compare similar properties based on factors like price, size, and location. This endpoint is excellent for market trend analysis, valuations, and investment decision-making.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

Each endpoint is designed with performance and flexibility in mind, ensuring you can integrate property data seamlessly into your application.

## Rate Limits

<Warning>
  To maintain optimal performance for all users, the Realie API enforces a rate limit of 1200 requests per minute. If you exceed this threshold, you’ll receive a 429 (Too Many Requests) response.
</Warning>

## Questions?

If you have questions about the Realie API, run into any issues, or simply want to share feedback, we're here to assist.

* Email: [support@realie.ai](mailto:support@realie.ai)
* FAQ: Check out our [FAQ](https://docs.realie.ai/api-reference/faq) for quick answers to common questions.

We appreciate your interest in Realie and look forward to helping you build amazing solutions!