#14 Real Estate AI Productivity Gains and Tools

Hello, real estate professionals. VTS just dropped their AI suite claiming to slash proposal time by 93% and work orders by 80% — but the real question is whether these productivity gains translate to actual commission dollars.

With major platforms rolling out everything from natural language property search to automated agent networking, we're seeing the first wave of tools that might actually move the needle on your bottom line.

In today's AI rundown:

• VTS launches AI workflow automation saving 93% on proposals

• Homesage.ai analyzes 140M properties for investment opportunities

• Rechat's new tool connects agents faster through listing data

• How Lincoln Property hit 41% conversion with AI leasing assistant

• ListAssist lets buyers search with natural language

This newsletter is also available as a podcast version:  AI in Real Estate

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

VTS 🚀 VTS launches AI workflow automation saving 93% on proposals

The Rundown:

 VTS rolled out their AI platform with three core tools targeting the biggest time-sinks in real estate operations — lease proposals, market analysis, and work order management.

The details:

• Proposal AI automates lease proposal entry, cutting time investment by 93%

• VTS Analyst serves as an AI copilot delivering instant market insights for faster decision-making

• Work Order AI accepts voice and text submissions, reducing processing time by 80%

• Platform targets owners, brokers, and operators across commercial and residential sectors

• Launch positions VTS as a transformative solution across the entire real estate ecosystem

Why it matters:

These aren't incremental improvements — 93% time savings on proposals means agents can handle significantly more deals without adding staff. The voice-enabled work orders alone could eliminate hours of administrative overhead per week.

HOMESAGE.AI 📊 Homesage.ai analyzes 140M properties for investment opportunities

The Rundown:

Homesage.ai is leveraging advanced algorithms to evaluate over 140 million U.S. properties daily, highlighting top residential investment opportunities with automated valuation tools.

The details:

• AI-driven property sourcing scans MLS and off-market data continuously

• Instant after-repair value and ROI calculations for investment analysis

• Computer vision technology assesses property condition from photos

• Plug-and-play APIs enable broker and investor platform integrations

• Automates deal sourcing, valuation, and trend analysis to reduce manual research work

RECHAT 🤝 Rechat's new tool connects agents faster through listing data

The Rundown:

Rechat launched an AI communication tool that helps residential agents identify and message other agents using listing data, geographic filters, and automation features.

The details:

• Agents can quickly find and connect with fellow agents based on specific listing criteria

• Geographic filters help target agents in specific markets or neighborhoods

• Automation streamlines outreach and collaboration workflows

• Addresses the need for more efficient networking in competitive markets

• Enables agents to save time and grow business through improved cooperation

HOUSING TRENDS 📈 How AI is transforming real estate agent work in 2025

The Rundown:

Residential agents are increasingly adopting AI tools to automate repetitive tasks while preserving personalized client relationships and focusing on high-value activities.

The details:

• AI handles lead scoring, market analysis, and listing description generation

• Enhanced CRM systems with AI improve client communication workflows

• Chatbots streamline initial client interactions and inquiry management

• Agents can focus more time on relationship building and deal closing

• Productivity improvements drive business growth in competitive housing markets

AI TRAINING

LINCOLN PROPERTY 🏢 How Lincoln Property hit 41% conversion with AI leasing assistant

The Rundown:

Lincoln Property Company automated 90% of prospect communications using Elise AI's 24/7 leasing assistant, achieving a 41% appointment conversion rate — well above industry averages.

Step-by-step results:

• Automated tenant prospect communication across all channels nationwide

• Reduced staff workload while improving response times and consistency

• New hires can manage inquiries via AI-powered email and text systems

• Consistent follow-up and engagement protocols across all properties

• Saved hundreds of staff hours per month at The Burlington community in St. Paul, MN

Pro tip:

The 41% conversion rate at Burlington shows that AI can actually improve relationship quality, not just quantity — prospects get immediate responses and consistent follow-up that human teams often struggle to maintain.

TOOLS

RE/MAX 🔍 ListAssist lets buyers search with natural language

The Rundown:

RE/MAX's Ashton Real Estate Group deployed ListAssist on Nashvillesmls.com, allowing users to search properties with descriptive phrases instead of manual filtering.

The details:

• Users type natural requests like "brick home with a big front yard" instead of using traditional filters

• AI interprets queries and delivers relevant listings instantly

• Reduces search friction and enhances user experience significantly

• Helps agents provide more intuitive property search experiences

• Attracts and converts online leads more effectively through improved usability

Why it matters:

This eliminates the biggest frustration in online property search — forcing buyers to think like a database instead of describing what they actually want.

This newsletter is also available as a podcast version: AI in Real Estate

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