AI, Migration, and the Future of Real Estate

Zave Greene and Luke Anderson sit down with Mike Barbino to talk about how artificial intelligence is changing the way people move, how agents can stay ahead, and why migration data is the next competitive edge in real estate.

The AI shift in real estate

Mike shares how his brokerage started using AI tools for lead qualification and why most agents are still sleeping on the technology. The conversation covers practical applications, not just hype.

Migration as a leading indicator

Why tracking where people are moving from matters more than where they end up. Zave breaks down how CorridorIQ's migration corridors give agents a head start on market shifts before the headlines catch up.

Key takeaways

• AI won't replace agents, but agents using AI will replace those who don't
• Migration data is the most underutilized signal in residential real estate
• The best time to target relocation buyers is before they start searching
• Data-driven prospecting beats cold outreach every time

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction
• 3:15 Mike's background in real estate tech
• 8:42 How AI is changing lead qualification
• 15:30 Migration patterns and what they mean
• 24:10 Practical advice for agents
• 35:00 The future of proptech
• 40:15 Wrap-up and where to find Mike