--- title: "Search Criteria" slug: "search-criteria" updated: 2026-08-12T14:31:21Z published: 2026-08-12T14:31:21Z canonical: "docs.cotality.com/search-criteria" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cotality.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Search Criteria ### Search Criteria #### Generate Search The Criteria page serves as the central hub for managing search fields—allowing you to quickly filter properties based on your client's specific needs. From the navigation menu, select a Property Type to search. Click [here](/docs/search-criteria#) to view the Property Type navigation menu selection image. ![Navigation menu highlighting Property Type selection options.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_01.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) Define your search criteria. Set your initial search parameters by choosing the desired listing status, price, date range etc. Click [here](/docs/search-criteria#) to view the Property Type navigation menu selection image. ![Explore the Search landing page's Criteria Form.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_02.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) Default search fields are locked and cannot be removed. See the [Manage Fields](/docs/search-criteria#manage-fields) section to learn how to add your own commonly used fields to this Criteria page. | Field | Search Tip | | --- | --- | | Logical Operators | - **And:** results that contain all of the selected items - **Or:** results that contain any of the selected items - **Not:** results that contain none of the selected item(s) | | Price | Select the "in thousands" checkbox to avoid having to add additional 000's to each search. | | Location | Enter target addresses or specify a search radius to limit results to specific geographic areas. Add a custom map shape for even more detailed location control. For more information, see [Map Search](/docs/map-search) in the **Search** section. | | Multi-Select | Add/remove multiple listbox items by selecting/deselecting an item while holding down the **CTRL** (Windows) or **Control** (Mac) key. | Generate your results. Review the real-time result count within the "View Results" button, then select it to view all matching property listings on the map or tabular display. ![View Results button displaying matching property count.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_03.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) For more information, see [Search Results](/docs/search-results) in the **Search** section. #### Criteria Action Bar Select an action item. ![Criteria Action Bar options interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_04.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) - **Clear Fields:** Clear all fields on this Criteria Form. Does not affect saved default criteria. - **Save:** Set the current criteria as your starting default for all future searches of the current Property Type (Optional: select reset to restore system defaults). - **Add/Remove Additional:** Add your own commonly used fields to this criteria form. #### Manage Fields From the Criteria Form's Action Bar, select the "Add/Remove Additional" button. ![Criteria Action Bar highlighting the Add/Remove Additional button.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_05.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) Search available fields. Type a field name to filter the list. Click [here](/docs/search-criteria#) to view the Add/Remove Additional fields button image. ![Criteria Action Bar highlighting the Add/Remove Additional button.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_06.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) ![Search available fields filter input box.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_07.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) - **Active only:** Toggle to view all fields that are currently visible in your form's **Additional Fields** section. - **Uncheck all:** Deselects all fields that currently display in your form's **Additional Fields** section. Select your desired field(s). ![Available fields selection list interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_08.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) Select the "Save" button. ![Save field selection button.](https://cdn.document360.io/d7730790-9b0e-4a1e-800e-a32628b13559/Images/Documentation/search-criteria_09.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T16%3A10%3A34Z&se=2026-11-03T17%3A10%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TN6jdzlRk0kKjUzbmQjGcMUYucD7xblFsJbrrTZfvU4%3D) Selected fields will appear within the Criteria Form's **Additional Fields** section.