How Computer Vision Could Replace Traditional Property Inspections

Property Inspection Technology

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Franco Faraudo
October 08, 2025

Propmodo Technology

By Franco Faraudo · October 8, 2025

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This week brought more signs of how deeply AI is reshaping both the digital and physical worlds. Chipmaker AMD hit an all-time high after announcing a major investment from OpenAI. The increasingly intertwined relationships among AI firms have sparked some concern about a potential bubble, but investors appear undeterred for now.

In real estate, AI adoption continues to accelerate. Zillow unveiled a new ChatGPT integration that allows users to search for properties conversationally, while Douglas Elliman introduced Elli AI, an assistant designed to support its agents. As more firms roll out AI-driven tools, what was once a “game-changing” differentiator is fast becoming a standard feature of modern platforms.

This week’s focus is on property inspection technology. Advances in computer vision are transforming how inspections are performed, potentially making in-person visits unnecessary. Using AI-powered imagery and drone data, companies like Cotality are developing systems that assess buildings for damage, code compliance, and maintenance risks with greater consistency and lower cost than traditional inspections.

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Property Inspection Technology

How Computer Vision Could Replace Traditional Property Inspections

The way properties are inspected is changing fast. For decades, real estate professionals have relied on in-person walkthroughs to assess value and risk. Now, advances in drones, 3D scanning, and AI-powered computer vision are making it possible to capture that same insight remotely and automatically. What once depended on human eyes and clipboards is shifting to algorithms that can spot cracks, leaks, and other risks with precision—transforming inspections from a manual process into a data-driven one.

https://propmodo.com/how-computer-vision-could-replace-traditional-property-inspections/

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Propmodo Technology is edited by Franco Faraudo with contributions from readers like you and the Propmodo team.

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