How to Start Using AI in Real Estate: Small Moves Every Realtor Can Make

How to Start Using AI in Real Estate: Small Moves Every Realtor Can Make

Author: Mike Mills July 22, 2026 Duration: 1:07:33

How to Start Using AI in Real Estate: Small Moves Every Realtor Can Make (with Jeff Loyd)

If you want to know how to start using AI in real estate without buying 40 tools or a $999 masterclass, this episode is your on-ramp. Mike Mills sits down with Jeff Loyd — President and co-founder of Cloud Team Realty, one of the first DFW brokerages built AI-first from the studs up — for a hype-free, practical look at where agents should actually begin.

No robot butler named Chad required — just a few basics that give you your time back: using AI to learn (and making it cite its sources), role-playing tough client conversations, building your own simple tools, and automating the boring, repeatable work that quietly eats your week. Jeff shares real examples — a role-play prompt that saved an agent's full commission, a compliance bot that tracks CE credits so no license lapses, and using AI to crunch MLS data on a tricky listing price — while making the case that the human relationship is still what closes the deal.

Whether you're AI-curious or AI-overwhelmed, you'll leave with a clear first step.

In this episode:

  • Why "you don't need 40 tools" — the three basics to start with
  • Making AI cite its sources so you can trust but verify
  • Role-playing clients to sharpen your pitch (and protect your commission)
  • Projects vs. chats vs. cowork — what each one is, in plain English
  • Real automations: CE-credit tracking, brand audits, MLS pricing analysis
  • Where Zillow's AI push leaves agents — and why relationships still win
  • Jeff's #1 rule: if you can do it manually, do it manually first

Guest: Jeff Loyd — President & co-founder, Cloud Team Realty · cloudteamrealty.com · jeff@cloudteamrealty.com

Host: Mike Mills — Mortgage Banker, GVC Mortgage (DBA Core Community Mortgage), NMLS #756263 · mikemillstx.com New episodes weekly — follow so you don't miss the next one, and if this helped, share it with an agent who needs it.


Mike Mills hosts The Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast, a conversation grounded in the specific dynamics of the Texas market. Rather than offering generic advice, each episode digs into the practical details of property investment, mortgage lending, and entrepreneurial strategy within this unique economic landscape. You'll hear from a range of voices-from established investors and loan originators to marketing experts-who share their on-the-ground experiences and hard-won insights. The discussions are built for action, focusing on the tangible steps and nuanced decisions that define success in real estate and finance. Whether you're actively building a portfolio, launching a related business, or simply aiming to understand the forces shaping Texas communities, this podcast provides a clear-eyed look at the opportunities and challenges. Mike facilitates these talks with a focus on depth over hype, ensuring every conversation delivers substance for professionals and dedicated newcomers alike. Tune in for a straightforward exploration of how money moves, properties transform, and careers are built in one of the nation's most vibrant markets.
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