Transforming Real Estate with Tech and AI Insights - EP 36

🚀 In this episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with Abdi Sabet, a Northern California realtor with The Agency and a former senior network & systems engineer. Abdi shares how he transitioned from 16 years in the tech world to becoming a successful real estate agent — and how his engineer mindset, passion for communication, and mastery of AI tools like ChatGPT give him a powerful competitive edge. He reveals how tech shaped his systems, why documentation and communication matter more than ever, how AI supports his marketing and lead generation, and why authenticity wins in a market full of “mega agents.” This episode is packed with practical insights for agents wanting to work smarter, communicate better, and use modern tools without losing the human touch.🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins👤 Guest: 🏡 Abdi Sabet – Realtor at The Agency | Former Senior Network & Systems EngineerAbdi Sabet is a Realtor with The Agency, serving the East Bay area of California, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Walnut Creek. A former senior network and systems engineer, he applies a detail-oriented and problem-solving approach to real estate. Abdi has facilitated numerous transactions with sales ranging from $825,000 to $3.6 million and maintains a 5.0-star Zillow rating, reflecting his professionalism and client satisfaction. Fluent in English and Farsi, he provides tailored services to a diverse clientele.💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Abdi transitioned from engineering to real estate ✔️ Why communication & documentation are the “secret weapons” agents overlook ✔️ How AI tools like ChatGPT can improve marketing, systems, scripts & productivity ✔️ How to stay competitive against mega brokerages through trust & personal branding ✔️ How AI assists with market data, disclosures, drip campaigns & lead generation🎵 Whether you're a new agent, veteran, or tech-curious professional, this episode shows how smart tools + smart processes = better business.💼 Connect with Abdi Sabet:🌐 Website → http://www.abdisabetrealty.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/abdi.realestate/reels/?hl=en🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/