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# Usage Examples for Zillow MCP Server
This document provides examples of how to use the Zillow MCP server with Claude and other AI assistants.
## Property Search Examples
### Basic Property Search
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Please search for properties in Seattle, WA.
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### Search with Price Range
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Find houses for sale in Austin, TX between $400,000 and $600,000.
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### Search with Bedroom and Bathroom Requirements
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Search for properties in Miami with at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
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### Search for Specific Property Types
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Find condos for sale in Chicago with a maximum price of $350,000.
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### Search for Rental Properties
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Search for apartments for rent in San Francisco with a maximum monthly rent of $3,000.
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## Property Details Examples
### Get Details by Property ID
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Can you get the details for the property with ID 12345?
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### Get Details by Address
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What can you tell me about the property at 123 Main Street, Portland, OR?
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## Zestimate Examples
### Get Zestimate by Property ID
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What's the Zestimate for property ID 67890?
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### Get Zestimate by Address
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What's the estimated value of 456 Oak Avenue, Denver, CO?
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## Market Trends Examples
### Basic Market Trends
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What are the current real estate trends in Boston?
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### Specific Time Period
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Show me the housing market trends in Las Vegas over the past 3 months.
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### Specific Metrics
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What's the median days on market and inventory levels in Nashville over the past year?
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## Mortgage Calculator Examples
### Basic Mortgage Calculation
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Calculate the monthly mortgage payment for a $500,000 house with 20% down and a 5.5% interest rate.
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### Detailed Mortgage Calculation
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What would my monthly payment be for a $750,000 home in Seattle with 15% down, a 30-year loan at 6% interest, $8,000 annual property tax, and $2,000 annual insurance?
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### Mortgage Comparison
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Compare monthly payments for a $600,000 house with 20% down at 6% interest for both 15-year and 30-year terms.
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## Health Check Example
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Is the Zillow API currently working?
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## Server Tools Example
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What tools are available in the Zillow MCP server?
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## Resource Examples
### Property Resource
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Show me the resource for property ID 12345.
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### Market Trends Resource
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Get the market trends resource for San Diego.
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## Complex Multi-Step Examples
### Home Buying Analysis
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I'm looking to buy a home in Nashville with a budget of $450,000. Can you search for properties in that range, then calculate what my monthly payment would be with 10% down and a 6.25% interest rate? Also, what are the current market trends in Nashville?
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### Investment Property Analysis
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I'm considering buying an investment property in Phoenix. Can you show me current market trends, search for properties between $300,000 and $400,000, and calculate potential mortgage payments with 25% down?
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### Neighborhood Comparison
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Compare the real estate markets in Austin and Denver. What are the median home prices, and how long do homes typically stay on the market in each city?
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## Error Handling Examples
### Invalid Property ID
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Get details for property ID ABC123.
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### Missing Required Parameters
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Calculate mortgage payments.
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### API Connection Issues
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What happens if the Zillow API is down?
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