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title: "How to Search for Properties with Property Intelligence"
slug: "property-intelligence-how-to-search-for-properties"
tags: ["Araya", "Property Intelligence"]
updated: 2026-03-17T21:50:16Z
published: 2026-03-17T21:50:16Z
canonical: "docs.cotality.com/property-intelligence-how-to-search-for-properties"
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> ## 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.

# How to Search for Properties with Property Intelligence

## **Overview**

You use the search bar and apply filters to find properties by Address, Owner, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), or Cotality Integrated Property Number (CLIP™).

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## Searching for properties

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1. In the search bar, you can type one of the following:
  - **Address**: Enter the full or partial address. The system provides auto-suggestions as you type.
  - **Owner**: Enter the full name of the property owner. The system suggests matching names as you type.
  - **APN**: Enter the Assessor's Parcel Number, which can be formatted or unformatted.
  - **CLIP**™: Enter the Cotality Integrated Property Number. (Typeahead suggestions do not apply to CLIP™ numbers.)
2. To narrow your search, apply State, County, or Zip Code filters. This is useful for owner or APN searches with many results.
3. Choose a property to access the Property Overview report.
4. Add a Reference ID by filling out the Ref ID field. This ID appears in exported PDFs, CSVs, and admin usage reports.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**: The Ref ID can be up to 50 characters (alphanumeric and special characters like /?!@#-,*&;_).

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## Outcome

You can now search for properties using various methods and find specific information efficiently.