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Exciting to see the continued conversation around AI and PropTech in Patrick Sisson's latest piece for Bisnow. As I shared in the article, we're witnessing a profound shift: billions of dollars flowing into PropTech, a new wave of AI-native startups, and increasing adoption of predictive analytics across real estate workflows. While some worry about a bubble, I believe this moment is less about hype and more about transformation 🔑 — and that a new generation of PropTech and FinTech companies will thrive by solving real frictions in how assets are bought, sold, and managed. Grateful to have Fifth Wall's perspective included alongside so many industry voices shaping the future of the build world - from Ashkán Z. at CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation, to Clelia Warburg Peters at Era Ventures, to Dom Beveridge of 20for20, and the teams at ServiceTitan, Industrious, CBRE, Bilt, Runwise, and more. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eH_FJbKB

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Still jumping between systems just to quote a fee or place title or valuation orders? I hear this all the time: teams working across multiple screens and tabs just to get through what should be a simple step. There’s a better way. At CSS, we’ve built direct integrations with leading LOS platforms so your team can: ✅ Quote fees ✅ Place title and valuation orders ✅ Track status ✅ Receive completed products and associated data All without ever leaving the LOS. It’s one of those small changes that makes a big difference. Fewer clicks, fewer errors, and way less friction. Curious how it works? I’m always happy to show you how we’re helping lenders streamline first mortgage and home equity pipelines. — Ashley

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The New Agentic AI Workforce: A CREtech Strategic Partnership Agentic AI is transforming commercial real estate—and it’s all the industry can talk about right now. But across CREtech’s network of 60,000+ owners, operators, and asset managers, the most pressing question remains: What does this actually mean for my business? To answer that, we are launching The New Agentic AI Workforce, an exclusive virtual webinar series. We are currently seeking Sponsorship Partners to lead these high-level educational masterclasses. This isn't just another demo day; it’s an opportunity for a select group of AI innovators to invest in a platform that positions their solution as an essential force in the built world. We are opening up limited, category-exclusive sponsorship slots for companies specializing in: • Leasing & Underwriting: Autonomous agents for sales and investment. • Development: AI-driven construction and site planning. • Operations: Back-office automation and workflow efficiency. • Building Tech: Energy management and resident communications. Why Partner With Us? This series is designed as an elite masterclass for CRE leaders ready to deploy. By joining as a sponsored speaker/partner, you gain direct visibility with the industry’s top decision-makers who are actively looking for responsible, effective AI deployment strategies. Secure Your Spot Spaces are limited, and demand is high across all categories. If your company is ready to invest in shaping the future of agentic AI in real estate, let’s talk. Contact myself or T.J. Murphy to receive our partnership deck and learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this series. Lindsey Imperatore Bree-Anna Vaughn

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🏆 BoostNOI Top CRE Influencer: Neal Bawa At BoostNOI we spotlight operators and thinkers redefining how real estate is analyzed, acquired and scaled. Neal Bawa stands out as a technologist-turned-multifamily investor whose data-first frameworks have shaped how thousands of investors evaluate markets, risk and opportunity. Why Neal stands out 📊 Data-Driven Multifamily Pioneer Known industry-wide as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” Neal applies analytics and experimentation to a ~$660M portfolio spanning ~4,400 units, proving that disciplined data beats intuition in CRE decision-making. 🏢 Scaled Operator + Investor Trust Through Grocapitus Investments, 1,000+ investors have deployed hundreds of millions into 25 projects across 11 states and 17 metros, with multiple exits and a national footprint. 🎓 Educator to 10,000+ Investors Founder of Multifamily University, Neal has trained more than 10,000 investors via courses, webinars and boot camps, translating institutional-grade analytics into practical playbooks. 🎤 Conference Voice + Market Forecaster A highly in-demand speaker and podcast guest, Neal’s macro-to-micro market analysis and forecasts reach thousands of operators and capital partners each year. 🚀 Vision: CRE as a Liquid Asset Class Neal consistently pushes the idea that real estate will converge with tech and capital markets to become more data-transparent and tradable, shaping how the next generation approaches CRE. 🔥 Your move Tag Neal and share one insight from his content that changed how you analyze markets, risk or multifamily strategy this month. #BoostNOI #TopInfluencer #CRELeadership #MultifamilyInvesting #DataDrivenCRE #RealEstateInfluencers #LinkedInCreators #IndustryVoices

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Imagine doubling your team’s capacity without hiring a single person. Today, we’re launching Antler, our agentic framework that allows us to build faster than anyone else in the CRE industry. Most software forces your team to change how they work just to fit the tool. We’ve taken the opposite approach: Antler fits around you. Antler isn't just a tool; it’s a teammate. We map exactly to your firm’s DNA: how you think, how you screen, and how you win. • Instant Pro Formas: Move from raw data to a full model in seconds. • Automated Pre-Screening: Agents filter deals before they even hit your desk, so you only see what matters. • Market Foresight: Spot trends and alpha before the rest of the street even knows they’re happening. The magic is in the compounding. The more you use it, the sharper it gets. Antler learns your specific buy signals, helping your firm lean into the right deals with total conviction.

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Rent Manager quietly powers 5.5 million rental units across the US. But here's another open secret - they've also built one of the most founder-friendly integration programs in multifamily proptech. While many of their competitors have approval processes that can take months and cost tens of thousands of dollars, Rent Manager gets you live in 48 hours. Total cost? Under $5K for full API access. One of our customers contacted Rent Manager, was approved for API access, and had a working integration live in 3 days. And they don't require mutual clients for API access. Mutual client policies present startups with a Catch-22: the startup needs a customer for API access, but the customer demands a functional integration in order for the startup to win the deal. With Rent Manager, no clients is no problem. Start building immediately. Leading proptechs like Flex, EliseAI, and HappyCo all have integrations with Rent Manager. And I'm seeing an increasing number of new AI startups start building their first integrations on the Rent Manager platform, especially because the annual fee provides access to all of the APIs. That makes it easy for companies to expand into new use cases quickly and for no additional cost. Rent Manager is encouraging proptech innovation by making integrations cheap, fast, and comprehensive. And that's worth celebrating. #PropTech #PropertyManagementSoftware #PropertyManagement #RealEstateTech #ApiIntegration

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