Ploti Launches Real Estate Data Layer for AI Agents
Ploti has built a data platform that allows AI agents to query property data held by local government authorities across the U.S. The service compiles data on ownership, zoning, building permits, flood hazards, utility infrastructure and more.
The platform was designed to address a common problem in property research. Important information is out there in various government sites and databases and it can take a while to track down, particularly if you're looking for records for a number of different locations.
How Ploti's real estate data platform works
Ploti uses automated agents to collect information from county and city sources. These include geographic information system (GIS) servers, permit portals, property record websites and public meeting archives. The system can also process PDF documents and contact local authorities when information is not readily available online.
According to the company, this approach reduces the manual work involved in gathering property data. It also makes the information easier to use with AI assistants for research and analysis.
Traditional property data services can involve substantial licensing costs and restrictions on how customers access or export information. Ploti aims to offer an alternative suited to teams using AI tools in their daily work.
Coverage across 40 US states
Ploti reports that it has identified 57,818 local datasets and provides queryable information across 40 states. The company continues to add records to its collection.
One example shared by Ploti involved reviewing 20 years of rezoning votes across 1,823 meeting documents. The company said its agents completed the task in two and a half days after a customer requested the research.
This application is designed to enhance existing AI assistants, not to require you to use an entirely different research interface. It supports tools such as: Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Claude, and chatgpt. Access is also available via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which enables compatible AI applications to connect to external tools and data.
Making property research easier
Ploti founder and chief executive Brennen Fountain said the service was developed in response to the challenges of collecting information from thousands of local sources. Chief Technology Officer Denielle Abaquita also highlighted the difficulties of retrieving data from government systems that were not designed for automated access.
For developers, investors and property researchers, easier access to zoning records, permits and historical planning decisions could simplify parts of the research process. Ploti's launch focuses on making these records more accessible to AI tools while retaining links to their original sources.
