What's new
- October 17, 2026: Google's Gemini 4 Argon is now available in Perplexity for Pro and Max subscribers.
- October 17, 2026: Canva is now a design partner in Perplexity Computer for Pro, Max, Enterprise Pro and Enterprise Max users. Connect it at perplexity.ai/connectors/canva, and Computer can turn research into an editable Canva presentation, infographic or social post. Fact-check the research before you design around it.
- October 16, 2026: Max subscribers can now pick Ultrafast versions of GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol in Perplexity Computer (choose the model under Custom, then set speed to Ultrafast), so long tasks finish sooner. Perplexity's CEO warns that it uses up credits faster, so save it for jobs where speed really matters.
- October 15, 2026: Early October update: Automations (recurring searches and tasks), inline visualizations for exploring data, and GPT-6.1 Sol for paid subscribers.
- October 15, 2026: Perplexity's Computer agent now uses Claude Opus 5.5 for 'Standard' effort tasks, and a browser extension lets it work in your Chrome, Edge or Brave browser. You can also pick reasoning depth (Effort Mode) on the iPhone and Android apps.
Setup in 5 minutes
- Go to perplexity.ai or install the app (free account optional).
- Ask a question in plain English.
- Click the numbered citations to verify each fact.
- Use follow-up questions to dig deeper, and save useful searches in a Space.
Best features for agents
- Every answer comes with source links
- Good for current local info and news
- Spaces to organize research by topic or client
- Can summarize uploaded files
12 Perplexity prompts for agents
Copy a prompt, replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, and paste it into Perplexity (perplexity.ai).
1. Neighbourhood research
Give me a sourced overview of [NEIGHBOURHOOD], [CITY]: schools, parks, transit, amenities, and recent development news.
2. Zoning and rules
What are the current rules for secondary suites / ADUs in [CITY]? Cite the official city sources.
3. Rate news summary
What happened with mortgage rates in [COUNTRY] this week and why? Sources please.
4. Relocation comparison
Compare cost of living, commute and amenities between [AREA 1] and [AREA 2] for a family relocating. Cite sources.
5. New construction research
Which builders are active in [AREA] and what price ranges are they quoting? Include sources and dates.
6. Property tax lookup
How are property taxes calculated in [CITY], and what's the current mill rate? Link the official source.
7. Market stats sources
Where can I find official monthly housing statistics for [REGION]? List the sources and what each publishes.
8. Fact-check a claim
A client read that '[CLAIM]'. Is it accurate? Show sources on both sides.
9. Grants and programs
What first-time homebuyer programs or incentives are currently available in [PROVINCE/STATE/COUNTRY]? Link the official pages.
10. School catchment
Which schools serve [ADDRESS/AREA] and where can parents confirm catchment? Link official sources.
11. Insurance trends
What's changing with home insurance costs in [REGION] and why? Cite recent sources.
12. Weekly automation: rate watch
Set up a weekly automation every Monday at 8 am: summarize changes in [COUNTRY] mortgage rates and any central bank news from the past week, in 5 bullets with sources, plus one sentence I could share with buyers.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sources on every answer
- Great for current, local facts
- Free tier is very usable
Cons
- Not built for long creative writing
- Sources can be outdated or low quality. Click through
- Some local data may be missing
Related playbook prompts
- Monthly market report (Market Updates)
- Neighbourhood spotlight (Social Media)
- Relocation welcome guide (Relocation & Moving)
- Rate change explainer (Market Updates)
Privacy and accuracy
Remove client names, addresses and financial details before pasting unless your brokerage has approved the tool. Always fact-check AI output and review it for Fair Housing compliance.
Common questions
How can real estate agents use Perplexity?
An AI search engine that answers with sources you can click. Best for research: local stats, regulations, neighbourhood facts and news.
How do I get started with Perplexity?
Go to perplexity.ai or install the app (free account optional). Ask a question in plain English. Click the numbered citations to verify each fact. Use follow-up questions to dig deeper, and save useful searches in a Space.
What are the downsides of Perplexity for agents?
Not built for long creative writing; Sources can be outdated or low quality. Click through; Some local data may be missing