Short answer: Going into 2027, these are the 10 AI tools we'd look at first for real estate agents. They help you answer calls during showings, text back missed callers, score and follow up with leads, and draft email replies. We picked them from what's working now, and every pick links to its source.
Last updated: · 10 tools · By BusyWorkBots Editorial Team
Why these picks for 2027
This is our list for the year ahead. We don't guess what's coming next. We start from what real estate agents are already using, with a real source for each pick: a case study, a builder's post, a news story, or the maker's own page.
None of these picks list hours saved yet, so we sorted them by job. Numbers from the company selling the tool are marked as the maker's claim.
The directory is free to search. Each tool's cost comes from its maker and changes often, so check before you buy.
Real results we can point to
- A one-person home-buying business swapped $3,500 a month in outside help for a $100 AI. The owner says AI now does his marketing and bookkeeping, and he saves more than $41,000 a year. He still checks its work.
Each story has the full details and a link to where it came from.
Our 10 picks
Answers calls during showings, asks key questions, and books the meeting.
RealtorCheck siteEasyAnswers calls, finds out what the client wants, and collects budget and area.
RealtorCheck siteNeeds setup
Texts back missed callers, asks their needs and budget, and books a meeting.
RealtorFree to self-host · Cloud from $20/moNeeds setup
Replies to new leads and follows up on days 2, 5, and 10, with no CRM needed.
RealtorFree · paid plans: see siteMediumPulls key facts from each buy or rent request, scores it, and alerts you.
RealtorFree to self-host · paid plans: see siteNeeds setupDrafts a reply to each customer email, and nothing sends until you check it.
RealtorFree to self-host · Cloud from $20/moNeeds setup
Structurely
Time saved: variesAI assistant that texts, emails, and calls leads to qualify them.
Time savedVariesReal EstateFrom $0.07/minEasy
Follow Up Boss
Time saved: variesPulls all leads into one CRM and sets up auto follow-up texts and emails.
Time savedVariesReal EstateFrom $69/user/moEasyLofty
Time saved: variesIDX website, CRM, and AI assistant that follows up with leads.
Time savedVariesReal EstateCheck siteEasyLeo Pro AI Agents for Real Agents
Time saved: variesFollows up cold CRM leads and keeps deals moving for Real Brokerage agents.
Time savedVariesReal EstateCheck siteEasy
Compare them side by side
| Tool | What it does | Who it’s for | Cost (from maker) | Setup | Time saved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showing-Time Phone Receptionist | Answers calls during showings, asks key questions, and books the meeting. | Realtor | Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–3 hrs/wk | Source for Showing-Time Phone Receptionist |
| Real Estate Call Bot | Answers calls, finds out what the client wants, and collects budget and area. | Realtor | Check site | Needs setup | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–3 hrs/wk | Source for Real Estate Call Bot |
| Missed Call Text-Back for Agents | Texts back missed callers, asks their needs and budget, and books a meeting. | Realtor | n8n free to self-host (cloud from $20/mo); other apps extra | Needs setup | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Source for Missed Call Text-Back for Agents |
| Lead Follow-Up Sheet | Replies to new leads and follows up on days 2, 5, and 10, with no CRM needed. | Realtor | Free (Google Sheets) | Medium | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–3 hrs/wk | Source for Lead Follow-Up Sheet |
| Free Lead Scorer | Pulls key facts from each buy or rent request, scores it, and alerts you. | Realtor | Free (self-hosted n8n + Ollama) | Needs setup | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–3 hrs/wk | Source for Free Lead Scorer |
| Gmail Reply Drafter | Drafts a reply to each customer email, and nothing sends until you check it. | Realtor | n8n free to self-host (cloud from $20/mo); other apps extra | Needs setup | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–3 hrs/wk | Source for Gmail Reply Drafter |
| Structurely | AI assistant that texts, emails, and calls leads to qualify them. | Real Estate | Usage based (voice from $0.07/min, texts from $0.02) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Structurely |
| Follow Up Boss | Pulls all leads into one CRM and sets up auto follow-up texts and emails. | Real Estate | From $69/user/mo | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Follow Up Boss |
| Lofty | IDX website, CRM, and AI assistant that follows up with leads. | Real Estate | Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Lofty |
| Leo Pro AI Agents for Real Agents | Follows up cold CRM leads and keeps deals moving for Real Brokerage agents. | Real Estate | Monthly plan with 20,000 tokens; $9.99/mo intro price for agents who signed up on launch day | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Leo Pro AI Agents for Real Agents |
Costs and hours come from each tool’s own source. “Our estimate” is our guess from similar tools, not a measured number. The directory is free to search; prices come from each maker and change often.
Questions people ask
What are the best AI tools for real estate agents in 2027?
Our picks are Showing-Time Phone Receptionist, Real Estate Call Bot, Missed Call Text-Back for Agents, Lead Follow-Up Sheet, Free Lead Scorer, Gmail Reply Drafter, Structurely, Follow Up Boss, Lofty, and Leo Pro AI Agents for Real Agents. They help you answer calls during showings, text back missed callers, score and follow up with leads, and draft email replies.
Why does this list say 2027?
It's our list for the year ahead. It's based on tools that are working for real businesses now, not on predictions. Every pick links to its source.
How much do these tools cost?
Of the 10 tools here, 2 show a price, 4 list a free plan or free self-hosting next to a paid price, and 4 don't show a clear price in our listing. See the Cost column for each one. Prices come from each maker and change often, so check the maker's site before you buy.
Can I set one up myself?
5 of the 10 are marked Easy to set up. 6 are DIY automations you build yourself, with steps on each page.
How does BusyWorkBots pick these?
Every listing links to a real source, a case study, a builder's post, or the maker's page. Numbers from the company selling the tool are labeled as a maker or vendor claim. We don't test every tool.
