Zillow Bulk Saved Search Alert Manager

WHAT IT DOES

Zillow Bulk Saved Search Alert Manager is a real estate productivity tool that streamlines the process of managing email alerts for Zillow saved searches. Instead of manually opening each saved search, finding the alert toggle, and clicking it one by one—a process that can be tedious when managing many searches—this script automates the entire workflow. It scans the current Zillow saved searches page, identifies all saved searches with their current alert statuses (On/Off), and presents them as a scrollable checklist. You can select individual searches, use Select All/Deselect All toggles, choose an action (Enable Alerts, Disable Alerts, or Toggle Alerts), and update your selections in configurable batches. The tool handles the complete interaction sequence: clicking the alert toggle button (or accessing it via the Edit menu when needed). Real-time progress updates show how many searches have been updated, and the list automatically refreshes after completion. This is ideal for home buyers, real estate investors, and anyone who uses Zillow saved searches to monitor the housing market.

WHERE IT RUNS

This script operates exclusively on Zillow (*.zillow.com/*) as a userscript injected through the BotGentz extension. It runs within the context of your current browser tab and cannot access other tabs, bookmarks, history, or downloads. The script reads the page DOM to identify saved search items using Zillow's selectors (.saved-search-item, .search-item, .saved-search-card), extracts search names and alert statuses, and interacts with Zillow's native UI controls—alert toggle buttons, switches, and edit menus—to perform updates. All operations occur locally in your browser; no data is sent to external servers.

HOW TO USE

1. Navigate to your Zillow saved searches page (typically under "Saved Searches" in your account).

2. Click the BotGentz extension icon and select "Zillow Bulk Saved Search Alert Manager" from the script list.

3. The panel opens on the right side of the page. It automatically scans the current page for saved searches.

4. Review the displayed searches, showing search names and current alert status (🔔 On or 🔕 Off).

5. Select your action: "Enable Alerts," "Disable Alerts," or "Toggle Alerts" from the dropdown.

6. Adjust the "Batch size" number (default 3) to control how many searches are processed per batch.

7. Toggle "Confirm before each batch" if you want a confirmation popup before each batch executes.

8. Check the boxes next to searches you wish to update. Use "Select All" or "Deselect All" for quick selection.

9. Click "Update Alerts" to begin. The script processes searches in batches, shows progress, and handles errors.

10. After completion, the search list automatically refreshes showing your updated alert statuses.

WHY IT WORKS WHERE OTHERS FAIL

Many Zillow automation tools fail because they attempt to call Zillow's internal API endpoints or rely on brittle DOM selectors that change with every Zillow UI update. This script takes a resilient approach: it locates the actual interactive DOM elements Zillow renders—the alert toggle button (role="switch"), the alert status badge, and the edit menu when needed—and triggers native click events on them, exactly as a human would. When the toggle button is directly accessible, the script clicks it to change the alert state. When the toggle is behind an edit menu, the script opens the menu, finds the toggle, clicks it, and saves. Between operations, the script introduces controlled delays (300ms between actions and 500ms between batches) to mimic human interaction speed and avoid triggering Zillow's rate limiting. By interacting at the UI layer rather than the framework layer, it remains functional across Zillow's frequent code updates.

THE PANEL

The script uses BotGentz's BGPanel system, which provides a floating, draggable panel on the right side of your screen. Drag the panel by its header to reposition it anywhere on the page—the panel remembers its position per site and snaps to the nearest edge when released. Click the minimize button to collapse the panel to a small floating bubble; click the bubble to expand it back. Resize the panel vertically by dragging its bottom edge. Press the Escape key to close the panel entirely. All panel state (position, collapsed/expanded) is persisted locally using GM_setValue, so your preferences survive page reloads.

PLEASE NOTE

This userscript requires the free BotGentz browser extension—it is not a standalone application. Zillow periodically updates its website layout and UI components; if the script stops working, an updated version may be released. The script updates alert statuses for selected saved searches. This script does not store, transmit, or process any of your Zillow data outside your local browser. It does not access your password, hidden inputs, or file inputs. All alert updates are performed through Zillow's own authenticated session using the official user interface. Use responsibly and review your selections carefully before confirming.