Bubble.io and Redfin integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2024

In order for integration of Bubble.io with Redfin to work, you will need to get Redfin's API (if they have one). Unfortunately, as of the time being, Redfin does not provide a public API for their data. Redfin data is proprietary and cannot be directly integrated.

However, there's an alternative way to perform the operation by using public listings from other real estate APIs or services and implement them into your Bubble.io application. In this guide, we will work through integrating the Realtor API into Bubble.io but keep in mind you could follow a similar process using other public real estate (or any other database) APIs as well.

Step 1: Sign Up/Register on Realtor API

1. Visit RapidAPI and create an account.
2. Once your account is set up, go to the Realtor API page
3. Click on “Subscribe to test“ and select the 'Basic Plan' (which is free).
4. After subscribing, access your API key from RapidAPI dashboard

Step 2: Bubble.io Account Setup

1. Visit Bubble.io and create an account or login to your existing account.
2. Create a new Bubble app by clicking on the 'New App' button.

Step 3: Install API Connector Plugin

1. From your app editor, click on the 'Plugins' tab in the left-hand menu.
2. Find and install the 'API Connector' plugin. This plugin is developed by Bubble and it's free to use.

Step 4: Configure API

1. After installing the 'API Connector' plugin, go to the 'Plugins' tab again.
2. Here, select 'API Connector' and click on 'Add another API'
3. Now configure the API as such:
   • API Name: Realtor
   • Authentication: None
   • Data type: JSON
   • Use as: Data
4. Click 'Add another call' to add an API call
5. Configure the API call:
   • Call Name: Get Listings
   • Use as: GET
   • URL: https://realtor.p.rapidapi.com/properties/v2/list-for-sale
   • Add 'Parameter':
     • Key: city, Value: Seattle(or provide any other valid input)
     • Key: state_code, Value: WA(or provide any other valid input)
     • Key: sort, Value: relevance
6. Under the Headers section, add below two headers:
   • Header: X-RapidAPI-Key, Value: API-KEY(your API key)
   • Header: X-RapidAPI-Host, Value: realtor.p.rapidapi.com
7. You can now click the 'Initialize Call' button to see if you are successfully retrieving the data.

Step 5: Use API Data in Bubble

1. Now with successful API call, you can implement the data in your Bubble.io application. You can use it in the form of RepeatingGroup, Text element or any other way you want.
2. To do this, create an element such as RepeatingGroup.
3. Under Type of content, select 'Get data from an API'.
4. Under Data source, search API Provider and select the API Call. (Here "Realtor - Get Listings")

Remember if you decide to go live with your app, you will need to sign up for a plan with the Realtor API. Always follow data use regulations and ensure data privacy and security in your applications.

Note: This guide is just an example to show how APIs can be integrated with bubble.io. The availability of APIs depends on the service providers.