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Switching web vendors? Here’s what your brokerage needs to assess before you sign anythingSwitching web vendors? Use this checklist to assess agencies, protect your SEO, reduce risk, and choose the right partner with confidence.Read more
How Zillow Zestimate works: the science and AI behind it, and how it impacts your brokerageSee how Zillow’s Zestimate uses AI, what its error rates really mean, and how agents should explain it to clients.Read more
Top 5 cloud-based real estate brokerages in 2026See the top 5 cloud-based real estate brokerages for U.S. agents in 2026, including fees, splits, tech, training, and more.Read more
Real estate lead nurturing 101: touchpoints and timelines that convertBuild a follow-up plan for real estate leads with the right touchpoints and timelines, including scripts, cadence, and KPIs.Read more
Top 5 real estate marketing automation software for 2026Compare 5 real estate marketing automation tools for 2026 with features, pricing, and best fits for brokerages and teams.Read more
6 steps to convert real estate leads for brokerages and teams6 step playbook to convert real estate leads: speed-to-lead, scripts, nurture cadences, and KPIs. Start closing more.Read more
Top real estate automation tactics and strategies in 2026: workflows that scale without feeling roboticReal estate automation tactics for 2026: lead routing, nurture sequences, listing workflows, and transaction ops – plus tools and KPIs.Read more
Real estate SEO: a basic guide for teams and brokeragesA practical real estate SEO guide for teams and brokerages: local rankings, content plan, tech fixes, and tracking. Build your plan now.Read more
31 real estate ads that work better (plus templates)Here are 31 real estate ads that convert across different formats, plus copy formulas and templates you can steal.Read more
AI for real estate brokers: a practical playbook for growthA broker’s guide to AI for recruiting, lead routing, marketing, compliance, and ops, plus tool ideas and a rollout plan for your brokerage.Read more
11 Best AI Tools for Real Estate Marketing for 2026Compare 11 AI tools that boost real estate marketing, from chatbots, virtual staging, CRM, and content, plus tips to pick your stack.Read more
Live chat for real estate vs. AI chatbots: which should you use?See when humans vs. AI chatbots win in real estate. Compare costs, lead speed, and ROI, with examples and tools. Decide on the solution today.Read more
Real estate lead management: 2026 playbook for brokers and teamsMaster real estate lead management with workflows, top CRMs, and 2026 compliance tips. Boost response time and conversions by reading the playbook.Read more
Roof AI CEO on ChatGPT – and the need for guardrailsRoof Pro launched its GPT integration this week after the company took the time to establish safeguards necessary for the real estate industry.Read more
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach partners with Roof AIBHHS Fox & Roach launches Taylor, an AI bot providing 24/7 personalized support and tailored property recommendations.Read more
Harry Norman partners with Roof AIHarry Norman launches Ava, an AI chatbot delivering personalized homebuying support and real-time customer service.Read more
Long & Foster partners with Roof AILong & Foster launches Holmes, a 24/7 AI bot providing personalized property recommendations and customer support.Read more
Edina Realty launches smart bot technology on its websiteEdina Realty launches Emma, a smart bot offering personalized property recommendations and 24/7 support for homebuyers and sellers.Read more
Long Realty adds Roof AI to personalize its website consumer experienceLong Realty launches Sunny, an AI assistant that delivers personalized guidance, real-time help, and better lead opportunities for agents.Read more
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago gets Its own website chatbot, ElleElle, BHHS Chicago’s new website assistant, delivers personalized, real-time help across real estate, mortgage, and relocation services.Read more
Roof AI and Percy partner to enhance revenue opportunities in real estateRoof AI and Percy join forces to give real estate pros smarter insights, better lead targeting, and new revenue opportunities.Read more
A push toward further personalizationRoof remembers returning visitors, personalizes their experience, and turns email alerts into scheduled visits.Read more
Listing opportunities, poaching mortgage leads, and moreConvert buyers into sellers, win mortgage leads from competitors, and verify contacts for serious opportunities.Read more
Influenced recommendations, new email skin, and new Realtors campaignPromote your listings, highlight your Realtors, and deliver smarter property recommendations.Read more
Conversational lead forms, listing removal skill, and smart email processingTurn static lead forms into dynamic conversations, automate listing removals, and smartly process customer email replies.Read more
Mute option, parsable emails, and listing deduplicationMute bot notifications, get structured email data, and remove duplicate listings for better browsing.Read more
Last name detection, listing consent, and cross-selling lead contextCapture full lead info, gather listing consent, and provide richer context for smarter agent follow-ups.Read more
Coming soon listings, customer agent name, and chat failoverPromote coming-soon listings, capture customer agent info, and ensure chat works even during outages.Read more
Multi-family search, lead context when looking for a new agent, and new customer follow-upsExpanded multi-family search, better lead context, and new customer follow-ups to ensure every request is captured and addressed.Read more
Agent search improvements, spam filter, and a sticky bot muteBetter agent matching, stronger spam filtering, and improved bot mute behavior for a safer, smoother user experience.Read more
New metrics breakdown, advertising compliance, and moreImproved monthly reports, enhanced email compliance, and important bug fixes to give you clearer insights and smoother performance.Read more
Budget enhancements in search, area prefixes, and future showingsDiscover new upgrades: tighter budget search, area prefix support, and future showings for coming-soon listings.Read more
Pending listing actions, general inquiries, and custom areasBlock unqualified leads on pending listings, require detailed general inquiries for better routing, and map custom areas for your bot to recognize.Read more
Real-time property recommendations, advanced lead routing rules, and bot-on-agent websitesThree major updates: gated property recommendations for lead gen, smart rental filtering to save agent time, and AI bots for individual agents.Read more
New open house leads, behavioral navigation triggers, and SEO optimizationsConvert open house visitors into leads automatically, trigger bot skills based on page context, and boost SEO with optimized loading speeds.Read more
QuickBuy offers, first-time home buyers, and customers switching camps Three new bot capabilities: instant QuickBuy cash offers, first-time buyer identification, and strategic opt-ins for customers leaving competitors.Read more
New look, same powerful conversationsRoof AI Messenger just got a major UI upgrade: sleeker design, faster performance, intuitive navigation, and user privacy Read more
The next chapter in real estate AI Roof AI pioneered real estate chatbots in 2016. Now we're pioneering true conversational AI with adaptive flows, multilingual support, and memory.Read more
Inside Redfin: a closer look at how Redfin is using "next-generation" technology to competeHow does Redfin compete? By controlling everything from lead gen to closing. Learn the secrets of their industry success.Read more
How bots are driving growth across industries including real estate A look back at 2018 when AI bots were just emerging. Discover the early vision for conversational marketing that became today's industry standard.Read more
Intelligent customer experiences around your core servicesDigital transformation isn't about upgrading one tool. See how connected experiences generate revenue without extra spend.Read more
Real estate brokerages as marketplaces Real estate brokerages are marketplaces connecting buyers, sellers, and agents, with the best ones optimizing on both ends.Read more
Real estate's shift towards customer experience: why it's happening, who it involves, and why you need to joinThe real estate tech revolution is here. Discover why brokerages that ignore customer experience fail – and what the winners are doing right.Read more
The shift from supply to demand: how real estate is coping The shift from supply to demand is reshaping real estate. Learn why owning customer relationships beats owning listings and how to adapt.Read more
We tested the response time of the top 74 real estate brokerages in the U.S. – here's what we foundA study of 74 top brokerages reveals 41% never respond to website leads. Discover why response time matters and how AI assistants can help.Read more
Lead qualification: a big revenue opportunity for brokerages Lead qualification is becoming one of real estate’s biggest revenue streams. See how brokerages can leverage it to boost margins and stay competitive.Read more