Use Perplexity for market research, builder due diligence, and client-ready data with citations, and see where it stops being useful for realtors.
The one general AI tool that shows its sources, which is exactly what you need before repeating a number to a client.
Perplexity's distinguishing feature is citations. Every claim links to where it came from, which matters enormously in a business where quoting a wrong number to a seller costs credibility. Use it for market research, builder due diligence, and relocation briefs. It is a research tool, not a communication tool, and touches none of your leads.
Give me current median sale price, days on market, and months of inventory for [CITY, STATE]. Cite the source and the date of each figure. Note where sources disagree instead of averaging them.
What is the reputation of [BUILDER] in [METRO]? Cover construction quality complaints, warranty handling, and any litigation. Cite sources and tell me which are credible versus anecdotal.
My client is relocating from [CITY A] to [CITY B]. Compare cost of living, property taxes, insurance costs, and commute patterns. Cite sources. Flag what has changed in the last 12 months.
My client says [CLAIM] about the housing market. Is that accurate as of today? Give the current data, the source, and explain where the claim likely came from if it is outdated.
What is happening with homeowners insurance availability and cost in [AREA]? Cite sources from the last 12 months. Explain in terms a buyer would understand and note what is uncertain.