# Utilities

> Helper lookups used before other operations: verified address lookup and parcel/APN lookup.

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Helper lookups used before other operations: verified address lookup and parcel/APN lookup.
## Tools (2)
| Tool | Type | What it does |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [`lookup_parcel`](/tools/utility/lookup_parcel) | Read-only | Look up cached parcel/county-tax-assessor data by APN+county or property address. |
| [`lookup_address`](/tools/utility/lookup_address) | External lookup | Look up a property address using Google Places API to get structured, verified address data. |