AI & Real Estate Glossary

Key terms and definitions for AI and real estate technology.

3D Rendering

Virtual Reality

The process of creating photorealistic images from 3D models for property marketing.

Automated Nurture Sequence

CRM

AI-driven communications (email, SMS, calls) that automatically engage and qualify leads over time.

Automated Underwriting

Transaction

AI-powered evaluation of mortgage applications that assesses borrower risk and property value to speed up loan decisions.

AVM (Automated Valuation Model)

Property Valuation

An AI-powered system that estimates property values by analyzing data from public records, recent sales, and market trends.

Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

Property Valuation

A method of estimating property value by comparing to similar recently sold properties — increasingly AI-enhanced.

Computer Vision

AI Technology

AI technology that analyzes and interprets visual information from images and videos.

Deep Learning

AI Technology

Advanced machine learning using multi-layered neural networks for complex AI applications.

Digital Twin

Virtual Reality

A virtual 3D replica of a physical property enabling remote walkthroughs and spatial analysis.

Generative AI

AI Technology

AI systems that create new content — images, text, floor plans, or virtual staging — rather than just analyzing existing data.

Geospatial Analytics

Data Science

AI-powered analysis of location-based data combining satellite imagery, mapping, and property records.

Lead Scoring

CRM

AI-driven method of ranking sales leads by their likelihood to convert, based on behavioral data.

LLM (Large Language Model)

AI Technology

An advanced AI model trained on vast text datasets, capable of understanding and generating human-like language for real estate applications.

Machine Learning

AI Technology

Core AI technology where algorithms improve through experience by analyzing data patterns.

NLP (Natural Language Processing)

AI Technology

A branch of AI enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

Predictive Analytics

Data Science

The use of AI and statistical algorithms to identify future outcomes based on historical data.

PropTech

Industry

Property Technology — the broad category of software and tools that innovate in the real estate industry.

ROI Analysis

Analytics

Calculation of return on investment — AI-enhanced to factor in market trends and appreciation forecasts.

Virtual Staging

Marketing

The use of AI to digitally furnish and decorate empty rooms in property photos.