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Is it true that “AI won’t replace you, but people using AI will”?

This new, highly comprehensive,  500-page book  on AI in real estate is now available at Amazon Kindle websites worldwide. Prices begin at $9.99 (U.S. dollars) for the eBook. Paperback and hardcover versions are  also available.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS IN THE BOOK?

The book’s mission is to provide comprehensive, career-transforming information on the past, present and future of AI in all sectors of the real estate industry. Among many other invaluable resources, the book identifies 52 AI applications (appraisal, brokerage, property management, etc.) embedded in almost 1,000 AI products offered by more than 800 companies. Three major sections encompass 14 chapters, as delineated below. Additionally, the Appendix contains: a cross index of the 52 AI applications by the 1,000 products AI products and 800 companies (complete with contact information); and a comprehensive listing of continuing AI education opportunities in the real estate industry in the United States and India.

Why Should You Read the Book?

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google a.k.a. Alphabet, in 2018 first asserted that “AI is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It is more profound than, I dunno, electricity or fire.” This book will show you how you can utilize AI in your career while also discovering the potentially huge benefits – and threats – AI technology holds for all real estate professionals. This is not a technical manual but a practical and informative guidebook on the rapid evolution of AI throughout real estate industry.

Who Wrote the Book?

The book has been written and reviewed by real estate professionals with literally decades of experience, for the enlightenment of their industry colleagues. The co-authors are Gilbert Castle and Srikant "Steve" Hemmady. A Technical Advisory Panel in the United States and India also contributed significantly: Joseph Francica, Dr. Murali Gurram, Dr. Ratnum Kinthada, and Dr. Grant Thrall. Scroll down for their biographies.

More Specifically...

Here is the book's Table of Contents, excluding its Appendices, General Index, extensive Bibliography, etc. During the course of reading this book, you will become conversant in the evolution of AI technologies, what AI is and is not at present, and where AI is likely headed. This will enable you to competently follow the literature on AI, engage in useful discussions with others interested in the field, and especially zero in on which aspects of AI embody the greatest potential career value for you. 

Chapter 1. Evolution of AI Concepts and Definitions

Chapter 2. Types of AI from the Beginning Years (1950s) to the Present

Chapter 3. AI – Friend or Foe?   

Chapter 4. Part II’s Benefits to You, Methodology Employed, and
AI Implementation Issues

Chapter 5. Search for and Acquire a Property for Purchase or Lease

Chapter 6. Modify the Property as Needed for Occupancy

Chapter 7. Manage the Property

Chapter 8. Dispose of the Owned or Leased Property

Chapter 9. Public Sector (Industry Regulators, Courtroom Officials, Etc.)

Chapter 10. Education

Chapter 11. AI's Multifaceted Influence Across Real Estate

Chapter 12. Special Case – AI in Spatial Applications a.k.a. GeoAI 

Chapter 13. Context for Making Predictions

Chapter 14. The Predictions

Epilogue – Are You Ready?   

Co-Authors &
Technical Advisory Panel

Gilbert Castle first became involved with artificial intelligence in the early 1990s, when he taught professional society workshops on expert systems. Mr. Castle’s career focus has been on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in real estate since 1978, including serving several years as a multi-state Regional Director of the Roulac Group (the real estate consulting division) of Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Castle was the originator and editor of the book GIS in Real Estate: Integrating, Analyzing and Presenting Locational Information published by the Appraisal Institute. He has more than one hundred professional articles and conference presentations to his credit. Mr. Castle is a past president of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), North America's oldest and largest professional association for GIS practitioners. He has lectured at numerous universities nationwide, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Cum Laude, from Harvard University, and a Master of City Planning degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Gilbert Castle
Co-Author

With over two decades of experience spanning various sectors, Srikant “Steve” Hemmady is a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate developer, and technology innovator at the intersection of real estate and technology. As the Co-Founder of CalClinics, Mr. Hemmady leads a pioneering venture in developing state-of-the-art medical office buildings, catering to esteemed clients such as Quest Diagnostics, Veterans Administration (VA), and QTC Medical. His focus on value-added real estate investments ensures the delivery of cutting-edge facilities meeting evolving healthcare needs. Previously, Mr. Hemmady held key positions at renowned tech companies like Apple, Cisco, and SAP. At Apple, he contributed to a stealth project related to corporate real estate assets. At Cisco, he served as the Systems Architect of Cisco LifeConnections Health Center, and at SAP, he was the Chief Architect of the award-winning Onepage Enterprise Portal. Mr. Hemmady holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (consistently ranked as one of the top IITs in India and globally).

Steve Hemmady
Co-Author

Professor Murali Krishna Gurram, with over 27 years of experience, is a distinguished authority in Spatial Information Technology, Geoinformatics, GeoAI and applications. He currently serves at Andhra University and has previously held roles at the prestigious National University of Singapore, Universiti Sains Malaysia and prominent organizations in Corporate sector. Prof. Murali Krishna is renowned for his diverse teaching portfolio, spanning subjects from Spatial Data Science to Location Intelligence and for his significant contributions to areas such as urban sustainability, disaster management, public health, coastal zone and natural resource management. With a Ph.D. in Spatial Information Technology, he has earned prestigious awards and fellowships, highlighting his leadership in academia and industry. Committed to driving positive change, Professor Murali Krishna focuses on environmental and micro-climate understanding and urban well-being through his scholarly pursuits.

Professor Murali Gurram
Technical Advisory Panel

Dr. Nooka Ratnam Kinthada, a seasoned expert in Geospatial Information Technology and Civil and Environmental Engineering, brings 23 years of practical experience to resolving challenges in geosciences and civil engineering domains. With a Ph.D. in Water Resource Management, she has successfully managed diverse projects and received prestigious awards such as the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Dr. Nooka Ratnam has transitioned from roles in industry to academia, currently serving as an Associate Professor at AdiKavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she holds administrative roles including University Engineer, Coordinator for the Women’s Empowerment and Grievances Cell, and Executive Council Member. Previously, she served as the Head of the Department of GeoSciences.

Dr. Ratnum Kinthada
Technical Advisory Panel

Dr. Grant Ian Thrall was the elected President of the American Real Estate Society in 2012-2013 in addition to serving on the Board of Directors for 15 years. ARES is the world's largest and most prestigious publisher of real estate and land economics scholarly research. He has been on the faculty of several universities including McMaster University in Canada, San Diego State University, and the University of Florida, holding titles ranging from Assistant through Distinguished Professor. Dr. Thrall has been a leading contributor to the practice and scholarship of geospatial analysis for business. His book Business Geography and New Real Estate Market Analysis (Oxford University Press) encompasses his pioneering scholarly contributions of a quarter century. Another landmark book is his Land Use and Urban Form: The Consumption Theory of Land Rent (Routledge), first published in 1987 with a second edition published in 2017. All told, Dr. Thrall has written or edited over a dozen books, and over 150 professional articles. As the Owner of BusinessGeography.com, he has executed real estate market analysis for over $1B in development. He has also been an expert witness in over $100M in litigation and has been a consultant with global real estate advisory firms including PwC. Dr. Thrall holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Economics, an MA in Economics from The Ohio State University, and a BA in Business & Economics from California State University at Los Angeles.

Dr. Grant Thrall
Technical Advisory Panel

Joe Francica has over 40 years of experience in location intelligence and geospatial information technology having worked for major corporations, start-ups, and government organizations. Mr. Francica has authored several hundred articles and blogs and has broadcast numerous podcasts and webinars as the former editor-in-chief of Directions Magazine. He was the founding chairman of the Location Intelligence Conference from 2004-2014, the first such event to focus on the intersection of business intelligence and geospatial technology. In 2012, he founded GEOHuntsville, a 501c6 non-profit, to support geospatial technology in workforce development in Huntsville, Alabama, and in 2014 founded Exemplar City, Inc., a 501c3 organization to support GIS knowledge transfer to local governments. Mr. Francica developed the Location Intelligence for Business course curriculum with colleagues at Penn State University and was a featured speaker in The Geospatial Revolution, a documentary produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting. He currently works for CoreLogic utilizing location-based data and data science models for new product development. Mr. Francica holds degrees from Rutgers (BA), Dartmouth (MA), and Southern Methodist University (MBA). .

Joe Francica
Technical Advisory Panel

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