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AppFolio enhances AI property management tools

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AppFolio unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at this year’s National Apartment Association Apartmentalize conference, expanding its platform Realm-X with new features aimed at automating property management tasks. AppFolio said that traditional tools have limited the industry by focusing on tasks rather than results.

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Property management software: Why more Americans firing their property managers

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Hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations may seem like the best way to alleviate the stress. Traditional property managers are expensive, and with high interest rates and expenses, potential profit margins for rental property owners can be slim to none. billion by 2032.

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EliseAI to integrate conversational AI into Zillow Rentals listings

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Branded as AI Assist, Powered by EliseAI, the new feature will incorporate the company’s LeasingAI technology, which offers renters immediate answers to their questions while streamlining the leasing process for property managers. “We The tool is designed to improve engagement, reduce lead drop-off and increase occupancy rates.

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Changing the rules of entry: A keyless shift powered by AI 

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As renter expectations shift, property managers and owners are forced to rethink operational efficiency. Property management has heavily relied on outdated processes designed for yesterdays renter. Prospects can identify themselves and can tour units unaccompanied without a property manager present.

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Douglas Elliman launches in-house mortgage platform

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Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate has partnered with Associated Mortgage Bankers to launch an in-house mortgage platform, Elliman Capital , designed to streamline the financing process for homebuyers. Initially rolling out in Florida, the platform will expand nationwide. FHA, VA, and USDA loans will also be added.

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14 lucrative jobs in real estate with high earning potential

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Brokers, also known as managing brokers, designated brokers or brokers-in-charge, are typically owners or supervisors of real estate brokerages. And although youre not necessarily in the field meeting clients, youll still be on the ground floor working with agents to help their clients find properties.

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Zillow unveils tools to simplify buying, renting, touring

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. “With simple, intuitive controls, buyers can fly around a property virtually to get a sense of the exterior layout, lot and area surrounding the property — right from their phone or computer.” By using market data and recent sales, users can toggle between different offer amounts to gauge the likelihood of acceptance.