Set Up Your AI Like an Employee — The Realtor's Step-by-Step

Set Up Your AI Like an Employee — The Realtor's Step-by-Step

Author: Mike Mills August 13, 2026 Duration: 38:48

Most agents are using AI like it's 2010 — type a question, grab the paragraph, close the tab. That's about 10% of what the tool actually does. This week Mike Mills shows you the other 90%: how to set up ChatGPT or Claude so it knows who you are, your market, and how you talk — so it works like a real employee instead of a search box. Plus the usual market rundown: rates, DFW housing, and two tips your competition isn't using.

In this episode:

• Rates eased after a cool CPI print — why the Fed's September rate-hike odds got cut nearly in half

• DFW went flat — ~$420K median, ~50 days on market, sellers giving back ~5% off original list

• Buyer Tip: kill the credit-pull fear (soft pulls + the rate-shopping window that counts as one hit)

• Seller Tip: the recast — cleaner and cheaper than a bridge loan for move-up sellers with locked-up equity

• Mike's Mind: builders acting like banks, the jobs numbers nobody's checking, and yes — we crashed a rocket into the moon

• Main Event: a step-by-step AI setup — custom instructions, projects, context docs, connectors, artifacts, and skills

Resources:

• Buyer Assistant Project & My Brand Builder (free — interviews you and hands back a paste-ready AI profile): https://mikemillstx.com/realtor-ai-toolkits/

• More at mikemillstx.com

If this helped you sound smarter in front of your clients, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to one agent in your office who needs it. Got a client who needs a straight answer on financing, a second opinion on a pre-approval, or a lender who picks up the phone? Send them my way.

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Mike Mills | NMLS #756263 | GVC Mortgage (NMLS #2334), DBA Core Community Mortgage | Equal Housing Lender | 817-689-6079 | mike@mikemillstx.com

Rates referenced are market averages (Mortgage News Daily) as of 8/12/2026, not a quote; your rate depends on your specific situation.


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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