4 Must-Have AI Mobile Apps to Level Up Your Real Estate Game
Want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence while you're on the go? You're in luck — there are several AI-powered mobile apps available to help you do everything from research to crafting social media posts. Today, you'll learn about four of them. In this video, Jimmy Burgess and Rajeev Sajja highlight four mobile apps that put the power of AI right in your pocket. Check out brief descriptions of each below, and click the links to download each app. For a more in-depth explanation at how to leverage each app, watch the video above. Perplexity - Need to research something? This app does it for you — complete with sources and none of the counterfactual "hallucinations" that some AI chatbots have been known for. (iOS, Android) ChatGPT - Everyone who hasn't been living under a rock for the past year knows what ChatGPT is. The mobile app lets you interact with the AI on the go. Jimmy and Rajiv recommend it for creating engaging social media posts, especially Reel descriptions. (iOS, Android) Co-Pilot - One downside of ChatGPT is that it's not connected to the internet. Co-Pilot to the rescue! This app combines the power of OpenAI models with Bing search so you can search smarter. (iOS, Android) Captions - Use this app to look and sound your best in videos. Captions can generate, well, captions — but it does a whole lot more, too. Use it to remove filler words like "um," create voiceovers, edit clips, and much more. (iOS, Android) Related Reading 8 Browser Extensions for ChatGPT 15 Best AI Commands for Real Estate Professionals Influencer Approved: 6 Game-Changing ChatGPT Prompts for

Google Podcasts to Shut Down: How to Transfer Your Favorite Shows
Another day, another killed Google project. On April 2, Google is discontinuing its beloved podcast app, Google Podcasts, and sending it off to the great Google Graveyard. By shutting down the app, Google hopes to make its YouTube Music app the new destination for podcasts. By turning YouTube Music into its default podcast app, Google aims to make it easier for users to switch between video and audio podcast formats. While the hubbub across the web so far seems to be a hearty "meh" to this decision, Google Podcasts fans face just over a month to move their favorite shows to a new app. Google aims to make the transition as easy as possible for users — especially for those willing to migrate to YouTube Music. Here's a quick look at how to move your favorite podcasts out of Google Podcasts and into a new app: Migrating Your Favorite Podcasts Google offers easy, step-by-step directions for exporting your favorite shows — three different sets of directions, actually. Users can choose to transfer their shows to YouTube Music, export their subscriptions via Google Takeout or by downloading their podcast data via an OPML file. You can view instructions for each of these methods here. Alternative Podcast Apps If YouTube Music doesn't suit your podcast needs, there are plenty of other apps that will do the trick. Speaking of new apps, which podcast apps are available for agents to switch to? We're happy to report that there are a wealth of options. Here are a few of the top ones: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean Castbox Pocket Casts Overcast Player FM Podurama Podcast Guru AntennaPod Podcast Addict Real Estate Podcast Inspiration Need some more podcasts to listen to? We regularly highlight excellent real estate podcast episodes here at RE Technology. See the full list here. Interested in starting your own real estate podcast? See Want to Start a Podcast? 4 Things Every Agent Should

A New Horizon: The American Real Estate Association Offers Agents a Fresh Alternative
In a bold move that challenges the status quo, two prominent real estate agents, Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky, have launched the American Real Estate Association (AREA) as an alternative to the embattled National Association of Realtors (N.A.R.). This comes in the wake of N.A.R.'s recent legal challenges and leadership turmoil, prompting real estate professionals to explore alternatives for their professional affiliations. The N.A.R.'s Turmoil The National Association of Realtors, a century-old institution with a membership of 1.5 million and a significant influence on the American real estate industry, has recently faced a series of challenges. Antitrust lawsuits, sexual harassment allegations, and leadership resignations have raised concerns within the industry about the organization's stability and effectiveness. Enter AREA – A Fresh Perspective Jason Haber, a New York agent with Compass, and Mauricio Umansky, the celebrity agent from Los Angeles, aim to provide a fresh perspective with the American Real Estate Association. Positioned as an alternative to N.A.R., AREA intends to address the industry's evolving needs and concerns. Key Features of AREA 1. National Listing Service: Mauricio Umansky's extensive experience in the industry has led to the creation of the National Listing Service (NLS), offering AREA members access to a nationwide database of home listings. This centralized platform aims to streamline the property search process for real estate professionals. 2. Flexible Commission Rates: Unlike N.A.R., AREA allows agents to set their own commission rates, providing flexibility and autonomy to its members. This departure from traditional practices aligns with the changing dynamics of the real estate market. 3. No Mandatory Cooperation: AREA breaks away from the conventional model by not requiring cooperation between buyer and seller agents. This approach acknowledges the diverse business models of real estate professionals and aims to cater to their individual preferences. 4. Organizational Structure: AREA adopts a unique organizational structure by eliminating the traditional roles of president and vice president. The founders emphasize that the goal is not to replace N.A.R. but to offer a distinct and innovative alternative. The Road Ahead for AREA While Haber and Umansky acknowledge that there are details to be ironed out, they express their commitment to the success of AREA. Funding the organization initially with their own resources, they aim to raise between $50 million and $100 million from investors. AREA plans to remain membership-free for the first six months, with anticipated dues of $400 to $500, approximately half of what agents pay to N.A.R. As the American Real Estate Association steps onto the scene, real estate agents across the country have an opportunity to explore a new path. With a commitment to innovation, flexibility, and a tagline that encourages members to "Trade Up," AREA presents itself as a compelling alternative for those seeking a fresh approach to their professional association. The real estate landscape is evolving, and the emergence of AREA signals a new horizon for the