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Home searches are getting even more sophisticated and personalized, driven by an amalgamation of data and consumer behavior, and expanding digital ecosystems—with AI adding a new layer of intelligence.

Here’s how to stay ahead as AI rapidly enhances the real estate experience.

Originally published by NAR REALTOR® News, June 30, 2026. Recent surveys show how buyers are using AI in their home search, offering clues about how real estate professionals can adapt to the shift.

Meet the 2026 Innovators of the Year: Jerimiah Taylor, co-founder and chief executive officer of BrokerBot; Landy Liu, founder and chief executive officer of Foyer; and Andrew Coca, chief executive officer of SourceRE.

The next wave of fintech won’t be automation; it will be transformation.

The barriers to purchasing a home right now are significant. Every real estate professional should understand and support potential proptech solutions to lowering the costs of homeownership.

For real estate agents looking to make change in 2026 and beyond, the Convergence Outlook report is a must-read.