Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents?

🟡 In this episode of Golden Nuggets with Silvia Eldawi, I sit down with Ainsley Duncombe, the Founder and CEO of Off Market Listing Dubai for a discussion on how AI will impact the traditional real estate process for real estate agents, buyers and sellers.Are we witnessing the beginning of mass broker extinction - or the dawn of a new kind of agent?We break it down: Why AI could mean job losses for brokers stuck in the old ways 📉 The growing power shift to informed, tech-enabled buyers and sellers 💡 Why off-plan agents face different risks than those in secondary sales — and how to survive either side 🏘️ How Dubai might just lead the global charge in real estate tech innovation 🌍 And most importantly - why human connection still matters in the buying journey, no matter how advanced the tech 🤝 💬 The big message? Embrace AI, but double down on what makes you irreplaceable.Whether you're a seller, homebuyer, agent, or PropTech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights (and speculation) you won't want to miss. Chat highlights include:00:00 Intro 🎬 The AI Tsunami in Real Estate 🌊10:04 The Evolution of Buyer and Seller Journeys 🛍️19:58 The Impact on Off-Plan vs. Secondary Sales 🏗️29:53 The Future of Real Estate Agents 🔮38:29 Enhancing the Buyer Journey 🛤️40:24 The Role of Human Interaction in Real Estate 🤝42:13 The Future of Real Estate Agents 👥45:59 The Evolution of Back Office Roles 🖥️49:24 Adapting to AI in Real Estate 🤖53:14 AI's Impact on Property Management 🧹55:55 The Future of AI in Real Estate 🚀01:00:00 Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents 💼01:05:14 The Importance of Publishing Content 📝01:09:02 Embracing Change in Real Estate 🔁01:12:32 Looking Ahead: The Future of Real Estate and AI 🧠Share your thoughts below! 💬 And if you're an aspiring agent, experienced agent or brokerage owner, let us know what challenges you're facing – we'd love to hear your story in the comments! 👇