A new artificial intelligence tool is helping homebuyers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area save money and bypass traditional real estate agents.
TurboHome, one of several AI-powered real estate brokerage firms operating in Texas, lets buyers handle much of the process themselves through technology. Founder and CEO Ben Bear said most home-buying research now occurs without a realtor.
“You can get full service, but you’ve got a great tool where you can analyze comps and inspection reports, get recommendations, and self-schedule your own tours. But you have expert support and advice in the negotiations and closing process,” Bear said, Fox 4 KDFW reported.
The tool includes an AI disclosure analysis to spot red flags and a comparison feature that pulls data on similar homes into a dashboard.
Paul Chou, one of three new North Texas homeowners who bought using TurboHome, called the process simple.
“Their interface was pretty easy, just had to sign in and let them know we were looking for a new home,” Chou said, per Fox 4.
Not a first-time buyer, Chou found it smoother than the traditional route.”It would say a much better experience because you have control over the houses that you want to look at and they are there to support you,” he said.
The service suits tech-savvy buyers comfortably, with no single agent showing up from start to closing. TurboHome charges a flat fee, splits the usual agent commission, and refunds money to buyers at closing.
“We can give them thousands of dollars back which they can use to lower their down payment, get a closing cost credit, actually boost their offer so the seller’s netting more, or reduce their interest rate, which is a pilot we’re going to actually be rolling out as a pilot in Texas starting next week,” Bear said.
Bear noted the technology may not fit everyone. Buyers in complex situations or needing in-person guidance might prefer a traditional agent.
