AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate (Spring 2025 Edition)
If you haven’t noticed, we’ve been exploring use cases, training, and tools related to AI in commercial real estate a lot lately! The reason is that Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the commercial real estate industry by transforming the way acquisitions, development, management, advisory, and marketing teams in the industry operate. AI tools are enabling CRE teams to process vast amounts of financial data, automate repetitive tasks, repackage existing content in more palatable formats, and gain valuable insights that can inform strategic decision-making.
In this blog post, we explore some of the AI tools that are most relevant to commercial real estate. This space is moving very fast. And so, as the industry adopts these tools, and as entrepreneurs create new tools, we will regularly release updated editions to this post.
Several years ago, we began adding updates to the key AI tools that we view as applicable to CRE. Those updates are included as bullet points to the tools below. We’ve also begun to add and remove tools based on their adoption, continued development, and/or emergence. We update this post on at least a quarterly basis, or as major updates came along.
Note from Spencer and Michael: We provide this post as a service, but do not endorse any of the tools listed here. While Spencer is a co-founder of a vertical AI agentic platform on this expansive list, we seek to provide a fair airing of all AI applications that may benefit CRE professionals. If you have an AI tool you’d like added to this post, shoot us a note and we’ll consider whether it’s relevant.
AI Image generated using Google’s Imagen 3.
Using AI to Boost Productivity in Real Estate with AI
Artificial intelligence—whatever that actually means these days!—is already reshaping how work gets done in commercial real estate. Whether you’re in acquisitions, development, management, investor relations, or brokerage, AI has the potential to streamline workflows, automate tedious tasks, and unlock new insights. And when we free up time from the mundane, we can focus on what truly moves the needle—strategic thinking, better decision-making, and stronger relationships.
This guide introduces you to a growing list of AI tools applicable to real estate and capable of helping each of us work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Natural Language Models and Interfaces
OpenAI ChatGPT, ChatGPT Enterprise, and ChatGPT for Teams.
Powered by OpenAI’s latest language models, ChatGPT engages in natural, human-like conversations, capable of understanding and generating responses across a broad range of topics. It can also analyze, create, and edit images, browse the web, and assist with various tasks through its versatile multimodal capabilities. (Link; Enterprise and Teams)
- GPT-4.5 Research Preview (Feb 27, 2025): OpenAI has released GPT-4.5, its most advanced model to date. GPT-4.5 demonstrates improved “EQ” (emotional intelligence), better understanding of user intent, and enhanced capabilities in creative tasks and agentic planning.
- Deep Research Agent (Feb 2, 2025): A new AI-powered assistant that can synthesize large amounts of online data, break down multi-step research tasks, and generate in-depth insights. Available to Pro users now, with Plus and Team access coming soon.
- Operator (Jan 23, 2025): OpenAI introduced a research preview of Operator, an agent that can browse the web and autonomously perform online research tasks. Available to U.S.-based Pro users.
- O3-Mini Model (Jan 31, 2025): A lightweight reasoning model optimized for scientific, mathematical, and coding applications.
Anthropic Claude AI, Claude Enterprise, and Claude for Teams.
Created by Anthropic AI, a startup made up of former OpenAI members, Claude is a series of AI chatbots, excelling in natural text conversations and various tasks like summarization and code-writing. (Link)
- Claude 3.7 Sonnet Released (Feb 24, 2025): The latest and most advanced model in the Claude series, offering near-instant responses or step-by-step reasoning. Available on Claude.ai.
- Extended Thinking Mode (Feb 24, 2025): Claude 3.7 Sonnet now allows users to toggle “extended thinking mode” for complex tasks, enabling deeper reasoning. Developers can also set a “thinking budget” to control how long Claude spends solving problems.
- Vision Support for Claude 3.5 Haiku (Feb 24, 2025): Claude 3.5 Haiku now includes image analysis capabilities, enabling users to process and extract insights from images.
- Claude Code Launched (Feb 24, 2025): A new agentic coding tool that runs in the terminal, designed to assist developers with code generation, debugging, and optimization. (Link)
Google Gemini.
A conversational AI chatbot developed by Google, initially based on LaMDA and later PaLM LLM models. Previously known as Bard. (Link)
- Gemini 2.0 Now Available to Everyone (Feb 5, 2025): Google’s latest flagship AI model is now accessible to all users across desktop and mobile, expanding its reach and usability. (Link)
Meta Llama.
Meta’s foray into the large language model space with their “open source” LLM (Link). Llama is either accessed through frontend interfaces such as Meta.ai or by installing on your machine locally (click for tutorial on how to install and run an LLM on your computer).
- Llama 3.3 Released (Dec 14, 2024): Meta introduced Llama 3.3, a multilingual model with a 128k-token context window, improved efficiency, and strong performance in reasoning, coding, and multilingual tasks. Available under a community license on Hugging Face.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek is a developer of open source large language models. Initially launched as an AI research lab under the umbrella of the quantitative hedge fund High-Flyer, DeepSeek has quickly gained traction by developing low-cost, open-source large language models that challenge U.S. tech giants. (Link)
- DeepSeek-R1 Released (Jan 20, 2025): A reasoning-optimized LLM that delivers advanced performance at a fraction of the cost of traditional AI models. DeepSeek-R1 is available under an open-source license and has already surged in popularity, with its AI assistant app reaching the top of Apple’s App Store.
AI Agentic Platforms (Horizontal and Vertical)
An AI agent is an autonomous entity that leverages artificial intelligence to perceive its environment, make decisions, and execute actions iteratively to achieve specific goals. Unlike traditional SaaS products, AI agentic platforms operate autonomously, integrating data, tools, and processes to perform complex, multi-step tasks.
- Beam AI (Horizontal). Beam.AI is a horizontal AI agentic platform that automates workflows across industries, enabling businesses to enhance productivity and streamline processes with adaptable AI agents. (Link)
- Lindy (Horizontal). Lindy is a horizontal AI platform that lets users create custom AI assistants to automate workflows and enhance productivity across industries. (Link)
- UIPath (Horizontal). UiPath is a horizontal AI platform that automates complex workflows across industries using AI-powered agents and robotic automation. (Link)
- AgentForce (Horizontal). AgentForce is a horizontal AI platform by Salesforce, automating tasks across sales, marketing, service, and commerce with autonomous agents. (Link)
- Artisan (Horizontal). Artisan is a horizontal AI agentic platform that automates outbound sales processes, using AI-powered tools like Ava to enhance lead generation, email personalization, and workflow efficiency. (Link)
- Google Vertex AI (Horizontal). Google Vertex AI is a horizontal AI platform that helps businesses build, deploy, and scale machine learning models across industries. (Link)
- Microsoft Copilot Agents (Horizontal). Microsoft Copilot Agents are horizontal AI assistants integrated into Microsoft 365, automating tasks across business functions to boost productivity. (Link)
- Gumloop (Horizontal). A no-code AI workflow automation platform that connects data across multiple sources, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, Google, and enterprise apps like Slack, Notion, and Salesforce. Enables AI-driven automation for web scraping, SEO, document processing, and business analytics. (Link)
- n8n (Horizontal). An AI-native workflow automation platform designed for technical teams. Supports multi-step AI agents, real-time data integration, and custom automation using JavaScript, Python, and 400+ integrations. (Link)
- Symphony (Vertical – HR). Symphony is a vertical AI agentic platform that automates candidate screening and interview processes for customer-facing roles, enhancing recruitment efficiency and candidate experience. (Link)
- Karmen (Vertical – Construction). Karmen is a vertical AI platform for construction project managers, automating tasks like invoice approvals, RFI management, and change order tracking to improve efficiency. (Link)
- Fresco (Vertical – Construction). Fresco is a vertical AI platform designed for construction superintendents, automating documentation tasks to save time and improve project efficiency. (Link)
- CRE Agents (Vertical – Real Estate). Building the first AI Agents for Commercial Real Estate (i.e. Digital Coworkers for real estate), automating repetitive tasks across 17 functional areas of real estate such as asset management, acquisitions, brokerage, development, etc. (Link)
Purpose-Built AI Tools/Apps for CRE
- LeaseLens. AI lease abstraction service that costs effectively $25 per commercial real estate lease abstract export. (Link)
- PipeCRE. AI-powered operating system for real estate workflows. (Link)
- Prophia. AI-powered asset/portfolio management platform specializing in lease abstraction for commercial real estate, offering data-driven insights to optimize investment strategies and operational efficiencies. (Link)
- Proda AI. Rent roll processing and data roll up. (Link)
- DocSumo. Process and digitize data necessary for real estate underwriting. (Link)
- Elise AI. AI property management platform to manage prospects and residents, automate tasks such as leasing, resident conversations, service requests, and payments, and integrate with various communication channels including emails, texts, chat, and phone calls. (Link)
- CRE Agents. CRE Agents is a vertical AI agentic platform for the commercial real estate industry. It is not an app, but an ecosystem of AI Agents for Commercial Real Estate. Full disclosure, I am a co-founder of CRE Agents. (Link)
- Custom GPTs for CRE. Since custom GPTs were released by OpenAI in late 2023, we’ve been experimenting with and creating custom GPTs for commercial real estate. Here are the custom GPTs we’ve built thus far (Custom GPTs are now available to both paid and free users of ChatGPT – Click here to learn more).
- A.CRE AI Assistant. Access and retrieve specific content from A.CRE Content Library using keywords. This GPT is connected to a database of A.CRE content, allowing the user to ask questions and be suggested content on A.CRE to help them answer those questions.
- Advanced Mortgage Amortization Schedule. A tool that simplifies the process of building a mortgage amortization table by taking a series of inputs and automatically filling them into our Advanced Mortgage Amortization Schedule Excel model.
- Basic Real Estate DCF Model. A GPT that creates a basic DCF for the user, ultimately returning an Excel file to download with the results of the DCF including inputs, calculations, and return outputs.
- Code Helper for Financial Models. A GPT to help quickly audit, assess, and improve VBA code in Excel Financial Models such as those found on A.CRE. This custom GPT helped build our Excel 4 CRE custom add-in.
- Cover Letter Composer by A.CRE. A well-trained custom GPT that helps you draft a professional cover letter using a proven cover letter framework used by top universities and career coaches.
- CRE Technical Interview Coach. Friendly guide for real estate interview prep, focusing on case studies and modeling. This GPT helps users learn knowledge they need to tackle real estate technical interviews.
- Financial Statement Analyzer. Developed by a team at the University of Chicago, this custom GPT uses advanced language processing and chain-of-thought reasoning to predict future earnings from financial statements.
- Real Estate Case Studies Creator. A creative writer for real estate case studies. This GPT is tailor-built for young professionals looking to practice real estate financial modeling, professors looking to create cases for their lectures, and hiring managers wanting to build proficiency testing tools.
- STNL Sales Comp Analysis Tool. A GPT that helps users analyze single-tenant net lease (STNL) sales comps by generating key metrics and insights from input data, streamlining the process for evaluating comparable property sales.
- STNL Valuation Model Custom GPT. This GPT helps users perform valuations for Single-Tenant Net Lease (STNL) properties by guiding them through key inputs, including rent, cap rates, and tenant credit, to generate a comprehensive valuation model for investment analysis.
Tools for Excel and Google Sheets
- Excel 4 CRE Add-in. A free custom Excel add-in designed for commercial real estate professionals built by the team at A.CRE. Now includes AI-powered formula explanations, writing assistance, and Excel help, making it easier to understand, create, and debug financial models efficiently. (Link)
- FormulaBot. Now a full-featured AI-powered data analysis and transformation platform. Users can connect, analyze, visualize, clean, transform, and enrich data across multiple sources, including Excel, Google Sheets, Google Analytics, and more. Features include AI-generated insights, automatic chart creation, SQL query generation, spreadsheet automation, and text-to-formula conversion. (Link)
- SheetGod. Create intricate Excel formulas, macros, and automate manual tasks, using plain English and Google Appscript code snippets with the help of AI technology. (Link)
- MS Copilot in Excel. Unlock insights, identify trends or create professional-looking data visualizations in a fraction of the time. (Link)
- Formula Dog. This tool automatically converts text to Excel formulas, VBA code, and Regex, providing explanations along the way. Also compatible with Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion. (Link)
- GPTExcel. A tool that generates complex Excel formulas from plain text. (Link)
- GlideApps. Build custom no code apps and tools using Google Sheets and AI. (Link)
Tools for Writing, Document Creation, and Editing
- LLMs. Use language prediction models to draft new and/or edit existing text.
- See ‘Natural Language Models and Interfaces’ section above for latest updates.
- MS CoPilot in Word. Write, edit, summarize and create in Word. (Link)
- CheckboxAI. Streamline document drafting, approvals, and e-signature process. The tool uses OpenAI’s GPT to help teams manage tasks and questions faster and easier. (Link)
- Type. AI-first document creation and editing tool. (Link)
- WordviceAI. Improve English writing with automatic error detection and correction capabilities. (Link)
- DocuWriter.ai. This tool auto-generates documentation from source code for all programming languages. (Link)
- BeautifulAI. Effortlessly create stunning presentations in minutes with AI-assisted design and smart slides. (Link)
- Handl. Handl is an AI document platform that transforms documents into data for multiple industries. (Link)
- Content at Scale. AI SEO writer that leverages deep real-time research, machine learning, and multiple LLMs to generate high-quality, humanlike SEO content without the need for extensive prompts. (Link)
- QuillBot. AI writing assistant for faster and improved content creation. Includes tools for paraphrasing, summarizing, grammar checking, and generating SEO-optimized text across various writing tasks. (Link)
Tools for Organizing, Structuring, and Analyzing Real Estate Data
- OpenAI Advanced Data Analysis (formerly Code Interpreter). ChatGPT functionality that enables users to upload various files and execute operations like data analysis, image transformation, and code modification via ChatGPT. Now a built-in feature of ChatGPT, the feature can manage file uploads and downloads in diverse formats such as CSV/Excel. (See use cases and instructions for using Advanced Data Analysis)
- Trellis. AI-powered data platform that converts unstructured data from financial documents, voice calls, and emails into structured SQL format, enabling data teams to run queries and extract insights efficiently across 200+ data sources. (Link)
- LlamaIndex. Data framework for building LLM applications, enabling enterprises to connect, index, and query data from 160+ sources, and integrate with 40+ vector stores and document stores for diverse use cases. (Link)
- A.CRE AI Assistant. A custom GPT built by the team at A.CRE, connects ChatGPT with A.CRE’s vast library of resources to answer your real estate financial modeling, careers, education, and AI questions. (Learn more about the A.CRE AI Assistant)
Tools for Improved Communication
- Flowrite. Have your daily emails and messages written for you across your browser with an AI email writer tool. (Link)
- Clockwise. A conversational AI calendar assistant that simplifies scheduling by finding optimal meeting times, rearranging events, and managing calendar changes based on user preferences. (Link)
- MS CoPilot in Outlook. Synthesize and manage the inbox in Outlook. (Link)
- Relationship Coach AI. AI help and recommendations when responding to communications. (Link)
- Poised 2.0. An AI communication coach for confident and clear speaking. (Link)
- Yoodli. Yoodli is an AI-powered speech coach that provides free personalized communication feedback. (Link)
- Usetwain. Twain is an AI assistant that helps sales/marketing teams with effective outreach. (Link)
Tools for Social Media
- Lately. Convert long-form content into dozens of social media posts. (Link)
- Heyday. AI bot that engages with social media audience in comments. (Link)
- Omneky. Generates personalized social media ads using AI. (Link)
- UpHex. Automate Facebook (and other online) advertising campaigns. (Link)
- AI Social Bio. AI Social Bio generates social media bios using keywords and influencer inspiration. (Link)
Tools for Marketing
- Jasper. Generative AI platform that tailors brand-specific content for your business. (Link)
- Phrasee. AI generated email, push, SMS, web, app, and social ad content. (Link)
- Smartwrite. Writes personalized marketing emails. (Link)
- Voicebooking. Converts written text to AI-generated voice files. (Link)
- Resemble AI. Create voiceover from text with human-like voices, including your own. (Link)
Tools for Image and Video Generation and Design
- Midjourney. The leader in AI generated images from text. Images created via a prompt on Discord. (Link)
- DALL·E 3. AI generated images from text created by OpenAI, the same team that created ChatGPT. (Link)
- Flux. Creates highly detailed AI-generated images across multiple styles. Flux.1 is optimized for portrait photography, concept art, and marketing visuals. Developed by BlackForestLabs. (Link)
- Imagen. Google’s most advanced text-to-image model, featuring improved detail, lighting, and prompt adherence, capable of generating high-quality visuals across diverse styles, from photo realism to abstract art. (Link)
- Stability.AI. Provides a suite of generative design tools that allows users to create images with AI. (Link)
- Designs AI. Create logo designs quickly with AI. (Link)
- Adobe Sensei. Uses AI to improve and simplify design. (Link)
- Adobe Photoshop. Uses Generative Expand, using AI to expand an image beyond its actual scope. (Link)
- 2Short AI. Extract from long videos, relevant short videos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube shorts, and others. (Link)
- Deep Art Effects. Utilize artificial intelligence to conveniently and innovatively edit images. (Link)
- Designs AI. This is an AI-assisted graphic design tool for creating logos, videos, and more quickly. (Link)
- MarketingBlocks AI. Ethan is an AI assistant that generates landing pages and other marketing assets. (Link)
- Sora. An AI model created by OpenAI to create hyper-realistic scenes from a text prompt. (Link)
- Veo. A generative video AI model. Google’s competitor to OpenAI’s Sora. (Link)
Tools for Voice, Song and Audio Generation and Design
- Suno AI. Generative song creation tool creates songs with a simple prompt. (Link).
- Suno AI introduced Covers, a new feature which allows users to generate AI-powered song covers, where the tool recreates songs based on user prompts.
- Suno AI V3 includes improvements in vocal clarity, enhanced instrumentals, and greater control over the composition process, enabling users to generate more sophisticated and high-quality music tracks.
- ElevenLabs. AI-powered voice generator that converts text to natural-sounding speech in 29 languages, ideal for creating lifelike audio for videos, audiobooks, games, and chatbots. (Link)
Conclusion – AI for Commercial Real Estate
In conclusion, it’s clear that Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the commercial real estate industry and will continue to do so in the future. As we’ve seen in this post, AI tools are providing tremendous value to acquisitions, development, management, advisory, and marketing teams in the industry.
At A.CRE, we’re excited to see the industry embrace these tools and leverage their power to make more informed and strategic decisions. We’ll continue to keep an eye on this fast-moving space and update this post with new tools and developments as they arise. It’s an exciting time to be in commercial real estate!
