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AI for Real Estate Agents
Use AI in a property practice to write accurate listings, run follow-up, make social video and be found on ChatGPT and Google.
AI for Real Estate Agents is a free, self-paced online course from EDWartens for real estate agents, brokers and property marketers. It has 9 modules and takes about 7.7 hours, with written notes, a practice task per module, a practical project and a final assessment of 15 questions (pass mark 60%). Learning costs nothing and needs only a free account. The optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, verifiable by code, is a one-off US$23.99 for you; it is not a vendor credential. Updated 1 November 2026.
- Free
- Beginner
- 7.7 hours
- Self-paced
- Certificate optional
- Lab practice in your browser
No card, no trial. The course is free for good. Certificate US$23.99, optional.
- Who it is for
- Real estate agents, brokers and property marketers
- Jobs
- Roles that use this skill: analyst, operations specialist, project coordinator and team lead using AI tools. No course guarantees a job.
- Tools
- A free account on one general AI assistant, a free Canva account, and a spreadsheet. Nothing to install. Never paste client identity documents or contact lists into a public tool. Hardware: any computer or phone with a browser. A phone camera for the video module.
- Updated
After this course you can
By the end you will be able to:
- Draft listings, emails and posts from your own facts
- Build a prompt library for tasks you repeat every week
- Make your listings easy for AI assistants and Google to recommend
- Prepare a listing presentation with verified comparable sales
- Build a lead magnet and a follow-up sequence that respects consent
Who it is for, and what you need first
Who it is for
Real estate agents, brokers and property marketers.
Level: Beginner. Beginner. For property agents, brokers, their assistants and people starting in real estate. No technical background needed.
What you need
Software: A free account on one general AI assistant, a free Canva account, and a spreadsheet. Nothing to install. Never paste client identity documents or contact lists into a public tool..
Hardware: Any computer or phone with a browser. A phone camera for the video module.. What to download, and how.
How this course works
Watch the lessons
Short video lessons, one module at a time, at your own pace.
Read the notes
Open the Reading tab for the written notes and diagrams of the module.
Practise in the 3D labOptional
Try the module in the free 3D lab, in your browser.
Check yourself
Answer the questions to see what stuck before you move on.
Final assessment
Pass the final once you have been through the modules.
Certificate, if you want oneOptional
Optional, with a page anyone can use to verify it.
What you learn
9 modules in order, at your own pace. 7.7 hours of video lessons, with written notes and a practice task in each module.
- 1ChatGPT for a real estate practice16m
- 2Prompts that run the business, with lab practice: 39m
- 3The AI tools worth using36m
- 4Being found on ChatGPT and Google28m
- 5Listings and the listing presentation50m
- 6Social video and content, faster35m
- 7Leads and lead magnets31m
- 8What changes next, with lab practice: 43m
Show the other 1 modules
- 9Final Assessment
Software you need
What to download, where from, what it costs and how to install it. Every link goes to the maker's own site, never a mirror.
Never paste client identity documents or contact lists into a public AI tool.
Show what to download (6 tools)
Required
- 01Free plan with limits
Canva
Canva, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus desktop and mobile apps
- Account
- A free Canva account
The Free plan gives you Canva's editor and free templates, with up to 5 GB of storage for uploads. Premium templates, elements and some features need a paid plan.
Steps
- 1.Open canva.com and click Sign up.
- 2.Create a free account with your email, or a Google or Microsoft account.
- 3.Search for a template or start a blank design.
- 4.Download or share your design when finished.
- Items marked with a crown are paid. Filter for free items to avoid watermarks.
Open Canvacanva.com
One AI assistant
Any one is enough.
- 02Free plan with limits
ChatGPT
OpenAI, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus mobile and desktop apps
- Account
- A free OpenAI account
The Free plan allows everyday text chats. File uploads, image creation, voice and data analysis have tighter limits than paid plans, and ads may appear in some countries. Paid plans raise the limits.
Steps
- 1.Open chatgpt.com.
- 2.Click Sign up and create an account with your email, or a Google, Microsoft or Apple account.
- 3.Verify your email and confirm your details.
- 4.Type your question in the message box.
- Do not paste personal data, passwords or confidential work files.
- ChatGPT tells you when you reach a limit. Wait for it to reset or switch to a lighter task.
Open ChatGPTchatgpt.com - 03Free plan with limits
Claude
Anthropic, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus desktop and mobile apps
- Account
- A free Claude account (you must be 18 or over)
The Free plan covers chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation and Artifacts. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window and depend on message length and features used. Paid plans give more usage.
Steps
- 1.Open claude.ai (or see the plans at claude.com/pricing).
- 2.Sign up with your email or Google account and confirm your email.
- 3.Confirm you are 18 or over and accept the terms.
- 4.Type your question in the message box.
- Long conversations and large files use up your limit faster. Start a new chat for a new topic.
- Do not paste personal data or confidential work files.
Open Claudeclaude.com - 04Free with limits
Google Gemini
Google, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus Android and iOS apps
- Account
- A free Google account
Free with a Google account, including a Flash model, limited access to the Pro model, image generation, Deep Research and Gems. Paid Google AI plans give higher limits. Some features require you to be 18 or over.
Steps
- 1.Open gemini.google.com.
- 2.Sign in with your Google account.
- 3.Accept the terms the first time you use it.
- 4.Type your question or upload a file in the prompt box.
- Use a personal Google account. Work or school accounts depend on your administrator's settings.
Open Google Geminigemini.google.com - 05Free
Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps
- Account
- None needed
Microsoft Copilot is free for individuals; you must be at least 13 (older in some countries). Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is included at no extra cost for organisations with an eligible Microsoft 365 licence and needs a work or school (Microsoft Entra ID) account.
Steps
- 1.Open copilot.microsoft.com.
- 2.Optionally click Sign in and use your personal Microsoft account.
- 3.Type your question in the message box.
- 4.For work or school use, sign in at microsoft365.com with your organisation account and open Copilot Chat.
- Copilot Chat with a work or school account adds enterprise data protection. Use it for work material if your organisation provides it.
Open Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chatcopilot.microsoft.com
Optional
Useful, not needed to finish the course.
- 06Free
Google Sheets
Google, in the browser
- Runs on
- Web browser; apps for Android and iOS
- Account
- A free Google Account
Anyone with a Google Account can use Google Sheets free. Some Gemini features in Sheets need a paid Google Workspace plan.
Steps
- 1.Open Google Sheets and sign in with your Google Account, or create one.
- 2.Select Blank spreadsheet, or open a template.
- 3.Use File, Import to load the course's CSV or Excel file.
- 4.Your work saves automatically to Google Drive.
- 5.Use File, Download to save an .xlsx copy if needed.
- Most Excel formulas work the same in Sheets; a few functions have different names.
Open Google Sheetsworkspace.google.com
Checked against each maker's own page on 27 September 2026. Trial lengths and editions change; the maker's page is the final word.
Practise in the 3D lab
Practise two habits of careful AI use in the AI Workbench: a clear prompt that never invents a missing fact, and checking an AI's figures against the source.
- Prompt to specAI Workbench, about 25 minOpen in the lab (opens in a new tab): Prompt to spec
- Check the AI's work: financeAI Workbench, about 20 minOpen in the lab (opens in a new tab): Check the AI's work: finance
Optional. Skip it whenever you like: it never blocks your progress or your certificate.
Course project, about 8 hours
An AI playbook for a small agency: adoption plan, publishing procedure, prompt library, risk register and pilot report
Plan and pilot AI use at a small residential agency, as the person the owner has put in charge. You write an adoption plan, a publishing check, a prompt library and a risk register, then report on a 30-day pilot with a recommendation.
- 5documents in the pack
- 5steps to follow
- 5things to hand in
- 8 hof work, at your pace
- PlanAI adoption plan: Larchfield Homes
- ProcedurePublishing check for listings, adverts and posts
- RegisterShared prompt library
- Risk registerRisk register: AI use at Larchfield Homes
- ReportAI pilot report: 30 days
The project is optional practice. The certificate needs only the modules and the final assessment.
After the course, your next step
Show what you can do, then keep going in the same field.
A certificate you can verify
Finish the modules and pass the final assessment (15 questions, pass mark 60%) and you can add a certificate with a public verification page. One-off, US$23.99 for you. It is not a vendor credential.
Want a free certificate? Do the matching Free internship: 4 weeks, nothing to buy, with a free certificate of completion.
AI for Project Management
Eight short weeks of using AI for charters, schedules, risks, minutes and status reports, and of knowing where its estimates fall short: notes, diagrams, a few videos and worked exercises. Finish weeks 1 to 4 and the final, then claim a free Internship Completion Certificate with your real dates and study hours, and a QR code anyone can scan to verify it. Training, not employment.
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Roles that use this skill
- Analyst
- Operations specialist
- Project coordinator
- Team lead using AI tools
These are the kinds of roles where the skill is used. We make no promise of a job or an interview.
Plain notes
- Free: the whole course, the notes, the practice tasks, the final assessment and support from practising engineers.
- Paid, and optional: the course certificate, and the Engineer-verified internship (the Free internship costs nothing).
- No job promise: the course teaches a skill. It does not place you in a job.
- Lessons by: Mike Sherrard. Independent creators; the lessons stream from their own channels. EDWartens wrote the study plan, notes, practice tasks and assessments.
Mike Sherrard. If you are one of these creators and want a lesson removed or credited differently, write to info@edwartens.com.
Practise what you learn in the free 3D lab
Technical work is judged on what you can do: wiring, commissioning, finding a fault. Doing a task yourself teaches more than watching it a second time, and a lab lets you try it safely before you meet real equipment. It does not replace working on real hardware.
- Practise safely, so a mistake costs nothing.
- The lab checks your work like a site test, so you know when it is right.
- Free, in your browser, with nothing to install.
Why learn with EDWartens
What you get with this course, and what comes after it.
- Free from the first lesson to the final assessment.
- Practice in a free 3D lab in your browser, with nothing to install.
- Video lessons with written notes and a project.
- An optional certificate that anyone can verify online.
- Free internships to keep practising afterwards.
Common questions
Who is the AI for Real Estate Agents course for?
Property agents, brokers, their assistants and people starting in real estate who want to use AI in daily work. No technical background is needed.
Which property markets do the lessons cover?
The video lessons are by Mike Sherrard and use North American examples. The EDWartens notes, problems and project adapt everything to India, with pointers for the Gulf and the UK, including RERA, carpet area and India's data protection law.
Is this legal advice on RERA or advertising rules?
No. The course explains the rules an agent must know about so that AI-drafted listings stay accurate. For a specific question, check with your state RERA authority or a lawyer.
Do I need to pay for ChatGPT or other tools?
Not for the exercises, which use invented data, so free plans are enough. Real client data needs a business plan your agency has approved, with training off. The tools module shows how to decide whether a paid tool is worth it for you. EDWartens is not affiliated with OpenAI or any tool named.
Is the AI for Real Estate Agents course really free?
Yes. Every module, the notes, the project and the final assessment. The only paid item is the certificate, if you want it.
What certificate does the AI for Real Estate Agents course give?
An EDWartens Certificate of Completion, issued when you pass the final assessment, with a number anyone can verify on our site. It is not a RERA registration or a licence to practise.
How long does the AI for Real Estate Agents course take?
About 8 hours of video lessons, notes and practice questions, taken at your own pace. The optional project takes about 8 hours more.
What is the project in the AI for Real Estate Agents course?
You plan and pilot AI use at a small estate agency in Leeds, England. You write an adoption plan, a publishing check for listings and posts, a shared prompt library, a risk register and a 30-day pilot report. A complete sample pack shows each document, with invented clients only.
Do I have to use the lab?
No. The lab is optional practice. You can skip it whenever you like, and it never blocks your progress, the final assessment or your certificate.
Is the lab free?
Yes. Every lab level for this course opens in your browser, free, with nothing to install.
What topics does the AI for Real Estate Agents course cover, module by module?
The AI for Real Estate Agents course has 9 modules. It opens with "ChatGPT for a real estate practice", goes through "Prompts that run the business", "Being found on ChatGPT and Google", "Social video and content, faster" and "What changes next" and ends with "Final Assessment". The full list with minutes is under "What you learn" on this page.
What can I do after the AI for Real Estate Agents course?
After the AI for Real Estate Agents course: Use a general AI assistant to draft listings, emails and posts from your own facts; Write prompts that stop the assistant inventing features; Choose AI tools by time saved, editing needed and data handling. These are the practical outcomes the course is written around, and the final assessment of 15 questions checks them.
What software and hardware do I need for the AI for Real Estate Agents course, and does it cost anything?
For the AI for Real Estate Agents course, software: A free account on one general AI assistant, a free Canva account, and a spreadsheet. Nothing to install. Never paste client identity documents or contact lists into a public tool. Hardware: any computer or phone with a browser. A phone camera for the video module. The course itself is free.
Is the AI for Real Estate Agents course suitable for me, and what level is it?
AI for Real Estate Agents is rated beginner. Beginner. For property agents, brokers, their assistants and people starting in real estate. No technical background needed. It is written for real estate agents, brokers and property marketers, and takes about 7.7 hours at your own pace.
Which jobs use the skills from the AI for Real Estate Agents course?
Skills from the AI for Real Estate Agents course (for example: use a general AI assistant to draft listings, emails and posts from your own facts) are used in roles such as analyst, operations specialist, project coordinator and team lead using AI tools, and in real estate agent work. The course gives you practical evidence of the skill; it does not promise a job, and employers decide on experience and interview.
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