Artificial intelligence has moved past the demo stage in real estate.
Buyers are asking chatbots where to look and who to call. Portals are building AI into search. Brokerages are betting on automation to protect thin margins. And agents are left to sort out which tools actually help and which are just noise.
This month, Inman is going deep on all of it. Throughout October, we’ll examine how AI is changing the way consumers find agents, what answer-engine optimization means for your visibility, how brokerages are weighing AI against headcount and where the technology still falls short.
What to expect
Here’s what we’ll be bringing you this month:
Inman Best of Proptech Awards
The 2026 Best of Proptech Awards are bigger and bolder than ever. For the first time, Inman has merged its Best of Proptech and Best of AI honors into a single program recognizing the people and companies changing how homes are built, financed, bought, sold, and managed. Nominations close on Oct. 7, and winners will be announced on Oct. 27.
Inman contributors
You’ll find real-world advice from Inman’s contributing writers — folks who use artificial intelligence to run their real estate businesses. They’ll share their secrets on:
- AI prompt strategy
- Unique use cases for AI
- AI tools that are working now
- Marketing with AI
- The latest AI development from leading brokerages
Newsletters
Keep an eye on our weekly newsletters, where you’ll find helpful hints:
Agent Edge: If you’re not already subscribed to our Agent Edge newsletter, sign up here.
Broker Edge: Sign up for Broker Edge, offering the best in real estate leadership insights.
How to get involved
If you’re a real estate agent or broker, work on a team, or are involved in the mortgage side of the transaction, we invite you to contribute and share your knowledge. And every month, share your market insights with us through the Inman Intel Index survey.
This October, Inman turns its focus to AI and its rapid rise in real estate. During Artificial Intelligence Month, we’re digging into the startups shaking things up and the established players folding AI into their offerings.
