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Blog · AI & automationMarch 10, 20246 min read

The Future of AI in Property Management

How AI agents move work out of inboxes and spreadsheets and into an operating system that runs itself.

Who this is for

Operators and executives who want to understand what “AI-first” really means for day-to-day property operations.

What you'll take away

  • Where AI agents plug into existing workflows
  • How work shifts from inboxes to a shared operating system
  • What changes (and what doesn't) for your team

From software your team uses to software that works for you

Property management has long been a people-heavy operation. Most teams spend their days responding to emails, forwarding messages, keying data into systems, and nudging vendors or residents to take the next step. Software helps track work, but it rarely owns the queue.

The shift with AI isn't just about better reporting or another chatbot. It's about moving from software your team has to drive to software that actually does the work for you—and only loops humans in when judgment is required.

The current state

Most property management software today is built around workflows that require human intervention at every step. A tenant reports a maintenance issue, a property manager creates a work order, finds a vendor, schedules the repair, and follows up. This process is slow, error-prone, and doesn't scale.

What AI agents actually do in property operations

AI agents can handle these repetitive tasks automatically. When a tenant reports a maintenance issue, an AI agent can:

  • • Create the work order
  • • Select the right vendor
  • • Schedule the repair
  • • Send confirmations
  • • Follow up after completion

All without human intervention.

What this actually means for your team

Property managers can focus on strategy and relationships instead of busy work. They can spend time on:

  • • Growing the portfolio
  • • Building relationships with tenants
  • • Strategic planning
  • • Improving operations

Where this is heading

The future of property management is AI-first. Platforms like Looset are built from the ground up with AI agents that handle routine work automatically. This isn't about replacing property managers—it's about making them more effective.