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Buying and selling a home can be a chore, as anyone who’s ever posted a picture holding a set of keys with the caption “So, we did a thing!” can attest. Many people have turned to AI to help smooth out the process. Streamlining search: Rather than clicking through 100 boxes to pick your desired home type, price, square footage, and amenities, you can just ask ChatGPT to “find three-bedroom homes that have been on the market for a while with a fenced-in yard, fireplace, and a dog park nearby.” If you add “Zillow” to the front of your prompt, it will bring up the app and show you photos and maps. Unfortunately, AI still can’t tell you whether the neighbors next door raise tarantulas. Getting down to brass tacks: Once you find a place, AI can help make you aware of potential red flags or determine how much to offer by:
Sellers are getting in on the action, too: Realtors are using generative AI to virtually stage home photos and write property descriptions. There are some horror stories (like AI-hallucinated bathroom demons), but overall, 50% of agents say AI has had at least a moderately positive impact on business, according to a 2025 National Association of Realtors survey. |