AI and Real Estate: How Real Estate Pros Can Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch with Olgierd Minkiewicz

In this episode of AI for Business Owners, Jeff Torello sits down with Olgierd Minkiewicz, President of Polymathy Inc., and Relationship Manager USA at CC Global Advisory, a seasoned real estate professional and global advisor based in New York City. Olgierd shares his insights into the fast-paced, competitive world of Manhattan real estate and explores how AI is beginning to play a role in enhancing real estate practices. From CRM systems to AI-driven avatars, the conversation dives into the ways AI is reshaping everything from client communication to property tours.   While Olgierd embraces the use of AI to handle mundane tasks and improve productivity, he also emphasizes the irreplaceable value of personal relationships and human judgment in real estate transactions. The discussion touches on the balance between automation and authentic interaction in an industry that requires trust and personal rapport.   Key Takeaways: AI as a Productivity Tool: AI enhances real estate workflows by automating tasks like scheduling and client reminders. Human Touch Matters: Building relationships and trust with clients remains crucial in real estate, despite AI's growing role. AI's Future Role: Agentic AI avatars may handle first-touch interactions, but human creativity and decision-making are still irreplaceable. Balancing Automation and Personalization: AI can handle repetitive tasks, but complex decisions require personal involvement. Privacy Concerns: With AI tools managing sensitive data, maintaining privacy and security is essential for real estate professionals and clients.   Noteworthy Quotes: "In real estate, people buy a relationship, not just a property." – Olgierd Minkiewicz "AI automates tasks, but nothing beats the human touch when it comes to relationships." – Olgierd Minkiewicz "Real estate agents have been around for over 100 years for a reason—we're still needed." – Olgierd Minkiewicz "CRMs use AI to help me stay connected, but they can't replace real human relationships." – Olgierd Minkiewicz "AI avatars may be the future, but human interaction will always be at the heart of business." – Olgierd Minkiewicz   Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and sponsor message 02:12 - Olgierd's background and journey into real estate 05:30 - The competitive nature of Manhattan real estate 10:20 - How AI enhances productivity in real estate (CRM, social media automation) 15:00 - The importance of maintaining a personal connection in a tech-driven world 20:35 - AI avatars and agentic AI in real estate: A glimpse into the future 27:40 - Privacy and security concerns with AI tools in real estate 34:50 - The balance between automation and human creativity in decision-making 42:10 - Olgierd's thoughts on the future of AI in real estate and beyond   FOLLOW OUR GUEST OLGIERD MINKIEWICZ: Olgierd Minkiewicz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgierdminkiewicz/  CC Global Advisory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccglobaladvisory/  CC Global Advisory Website: https://ccglobaladvisory.com/en/  Polymathy Inc. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polymathyinc/  Polymathy Inc. Website: https://polymathyinc.com/    FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtorello/ Website: https://sinjun.ai/   FOLLOW SINJUN AI: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sinjunai/ Website: https://sinjun.ai/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/sinjunai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinjun.ai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sinjun-AI/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinjunAI   FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yi0lfb6ZtSuqRvKh6a2e1?si=88f9e649d1f546c8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIforBizOwners  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ai-for-business-owners/id1823255627