Despite the dizzying pace of adoption and the breathless prognostication of the enormous benefits to humanity of artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t escape the sinking feeling that AI is actually making us…well, dumber. The problems with AI aren’t what you think AIs are programmed by humans–which means that just like those little genetic DNA markers…
At its recent Q3 earnings call, Zillow leadership talked up the company’s recent app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Essentially, if you type “Zillow” into a ChatGPT query, the chat will bring up the Zillow app, then a user can use the Zillow app and its functionality—home searches, connecting with agents, etc.—as if they had opened…
Just three weeks after its release, “The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents: No Hype. No BS. Just Real ChatGPT Skills You’ll Use Every Day” has reached No. 3 on Amazon’s best-seller list for real estate sales books. Written by Kevin Hawkins, a well known speaker and educator of AI in real estate, the…
For decades, the real estate transaction—with full-service agents and relatively stable commission rates—has been one of the most consistent fixtures of the American housing market. Sellers built it into their expectations, buyers believed in it, and agents themselves defended both the fees and the model as pro-consumer. But now, the traditional real estate agent structure—and…
With over 20 years of experience, Shannon Murree is an agent and team leader at REMAX Hallmark Chay Realty Brokerage, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Here, she shares her thoughts on how AI plays an important role in her career…to a point. Michael Catarevas: What is your general opinion of AI? Shannon Murree: To be perfectly…
Repliers, a technology and real estate data integration company, has announced the appointment of Rhett Damon as chief executive officer to lead its U.S. expansion. With more than two decades of leadership experience, Damon has built and scaled high-performing teams at Realtor.com®, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Opendoor. Repliers said that he…
Rechat has announced a new integration with Loft47, a back office automation and commission management platform. Rechat says that together, the companies will deliver a seamless brokerage experience connecting a scalable, secure and fast commission management platform. Brokerages can now manage deals, compliance, commissions and payouts in one workflow. “Our integration with Loft47 reinforces our…
Above, LeadingRE Board Chairperson Michael Saunders, left, presents the Global Leadership Award to Benedetta Viganò from Giorgio Viganò Real Estate. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) 2025 Global Symposium–themed “Bridges to the Future: Global Insight, Local Impact”–brought together real estate professionals from 31 countries for three days of global learning, collaboration and…
Homes.com, a CoStar Group online residential marketplace, has announced the launch of Smart Search, a new home-search experience that brings artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language capabilities into the home-finding journey. The company says Smart Search is a new way for consumers to search the way they speak and find homes that match their lifestyle.…
PropStream, a real estate data platform for investors and agents, is appearing at three major industry events across the country this October: BPCON 2025, Wholesaling Live, and eXpCon 2025. From Las Vegas to San Antonio to Miami, PropStream will be showcasing its latest product innovations, connecting with users and helping to empower real estate professionals…
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