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Learn to seamlessly integrate Bubble.io with CoStar through our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Be efficient and effective today!
CoStar Group is a provider of information, analytics, and marketing services to the commercial real estate industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers a suite of online services that enables clients to analyze, interpret, and gain an unmatched perspective on commercial property values, market conditions, and trend insights. Its database of commercial real estate information allows investors, property owners, tenants, and lenders to make informed decisions, thus transforming the commercial real estate industry.
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STEP 1: CREATE A BUBBLE.IO ACCOUNT
First, you must sign up for an account on bubble.io. You can do this by navigating to https://bubble.io/. In the homepage, click on the "Get started for free" button. Then, create a new account by either using your existing google account or fill in your full name, email and password. Click on "Create your account" button to complete the sign up process.
STEP 2: CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL
After signing up, navigate to your email inbox and find the message sent from Bubble. Click on the link in the message to verify your email address. This will lead back to the Bubble account where your email is confirmed and you can now sign in.
STEP 3: CREATE A BUBBLE.IO APP
Navigate back to bubble.io, and sign in to your account. You will be navigated to the dashboard. Click on the "New App" button to start creating your application. Give your app a name and you can also choose a template for your app or start with a blank page. Click on the "Create new app" button at the bottom of the page to finalize the creation process.
STEP 4: CREATE API WORKFLOW
After setting up your app, navigate to the Dashboard and click on the "Plugins" tab. Click on "+ Add Plugins" and search for API plugin then add it to your application. After adding the API plugin, go to the "Settings" tab and then click on the "API" tab. Here you will find the API workflow settings. Enable the workflow API by ticking the checkbox "This app exposes a Workflow API".
STEP 5: ADD API ENDPOINT
Under the settings menu, click on the "+" button next to "API Endpoints" to add a new endpoint. Name the endpoint. This is the endpoint that will receive the data from CoStar. Set up the request and response parameters according to your needs.
STEP 6: ADD API CONNECTOR PLUGIN
Navigate back to the plugins tab and search "API Connector". Add the API Connector to your app. This plugin allows you to consume and send data to and from external APIs.
STEP 7: SETTING UP COSTAR API
After adding the API connector plugin, navigate back to the plugins tab and under API Connector click on "Add another API". Name the API (e.g., CoStar) and set up the authentication based on the requirements provided by CoStar. These options can include adding a key, adding OAuth2 or no authentication.
Fill in the base URL provided by CoStar.
STEP 8: DEFINE API CALLS
In the API you just created, click on "+Add another call". Here, you will define the API calls (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE etc.) based on the CoStar API documentation. For each call, you will need to fill out details such as the "Use as Action/Data" toggle, "Data Type", "Method", "Endpoint URL ", "Parameters" if any.
STEP 9: INITIALIZING API CALLS
Once all the needed API calls are defined, click on "Initialize Call" for each API Call. This processes checks whether the API Calls are functioning as expected. If they are, the calls can be used within the Bubble app.
STEP 10: INTEGRATING API CALLS IN WORKFLOW
To use these API calls in Bubble.io, go to the Design Tab and add an event to an element. Under "Workflow", choose the appropriate option depending upon your requirement, following which you can select the relevant API Call.
Once the workflows are set, you can publish your app by clicking on the "Deploy" button in the header.
And that’s it. Your Bubble app is now integrated with CoStar via API.
Scenario: A real estate agency wants to build a feature-rich property management app to streamline its operations and improve its service. They use Bubble.io to design and develop the app, which allows potential tenants to search and apply for properties, whilst landlords can list and monitor their properties. To enhance the functionality of the app, the agency decides to integrate it with CoStar for real-time property data and market analytics.
Solution: Integrating Bubble.io with CoStar
App Creation: The agency uses Bubble.io to design a mobile app with functionality tailored to its specific needs. The app includes features for landlords to list properties, and for potential tenants to search and apply for them.
Setting Up the Integration: The agency installs the CoStar plugin in Bubble.io and configures it with their CoStar API key. They set up workflows in Bubble.io that trigger when a user performs actions such as searching for a property or submitting an application.
Data Sync Workflow: When a user performs an action, the corresponding workflow is triggered. For example, when a user searches for a property, the app pulls the relevant property data from CoStar. When a user applies for a property, the app sends an application to the relevant landlord through CoStar.
Enhanced Property Data: Integrating with CoStar allows the agency's app to take advantage of real-time property data and market analytics. Users can access comprehensive and up-to-date information on each property, helping them make well-informed decisions.
Monitoring and Analytics: The integration allows for detailed tracking and analytics. The agency can track user interactions, property listings, and applications, and use analytics to make data-driven decisions.
Benefits:
Efficiency: Automating property searches and applications saves time for both landlords and tenants.
Richer Property Data: Access to CoStar's comprehensive property data and market analytics provides users with valuable insights, improving the property hunting experience.
Centralized Operations: Track property listings, applications, and tenant communications in one place, providing a single source of truth for the agency.
Data Insights: The agency can analyze user interaction and application data, providing insights into market trends and user behavior.
By integrating Bubble.io with CoStar, the real estate agency can build an app that greatly enhances its property management efficiency and service, providing a better experience to both landlords and tenants.
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