In this episode, I talk with Alan Grosheider, founder and chairman of Blue222, about the revolutionary impact of AI agents in real estate and real estate automation. From AI-powered inspections to accelerating closings, we explore how Blue222 is redefining automated due diligence for a faster, smarter industry.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***
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Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Alan:
- How are AI agents in real estate changing the industry right now, and what role do you think they will play over the next five to ten years?
- What makes Blue222’s automation for bidding and scheduling different from other platforms, and how is it helping engineers and real estate professionals?
- How big is the market opportunity that Blue222 is aiming to capture with real estate workflow automation?
- Can you tell us about your team and how their background has influenced the direction of your company in property technology?
- What can you tell us about your current funding round, and how will the investment help grow the business?
- What challenges have you faced bringing automation into industries that are usually manual, and how have you overcome them?
- What final piece of advice would you give to AEC professionals who want to lead or build tech solutions in industries that are slow to change?
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How AI Agents in Real Estate Offer Valuable Automation:
- AI agents in real estate are transforming the industry by enabling digital tools to handle property searches, scheduling, and AI-powered inspections with speed and precision. Over the next decade, professionals who leverage these tools gain a major advantage in productivity and client service.
- Blue222 replaces manual emails and spreadsheets with real-time real estate workflow automation that streamlines bidding and scheduling. Its smart platform connects the right vendors to the right projects instantly, saving professionals time and improving project efficiency.
- Blue222 targets a global real estate services market worth trillions, starting with inspection-driven transactions. By removing repetitive tasks, the platform helps vendors reclaim hours each day with smart real estate tools and positions itself for massive, long-term growth.
- The leadership team at Blue222 brings deep property technology experience and a history of scaling billion-dollar platforms. Their strategy is clear—build seamless backend automation that enhances existing systems without competing against them.
- Capital raised is being used to enhance Blue222’s AI capabilities and expand its development team. By focusing on lean operations and scalable technology, the company is setting the stage for rapid growth and greater impact.
- Adoption is the biggest challenge—many professionals hesitate to change established processes. Blue222 overcomes this by delivering intuitive tools that produce clear results, building trust through consistent value.
- Leading in slow-changing industries requires choosing the right early partners and staying committed to the vision. Those who persist and build solutions that truly solve problems create lasting impact and drive meaningful progress.
More Details in This Episode…
About Alan Grosheider
Alan Grosheider is the Founder and Chairman of Blue222, a pioneering SaaS company revolutionizing the $90B+ real estate inspection market through AI and workflow automation. With a background in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and decades of leadership in environmental and due diligence services, Alan is transforming how inspections are ordered, scheduled, and managed. Under his direction, Blue222 has evolved into an intelligent marketplace that eliminates outdated processes, replacing emails, phone calls, and spreadsheets with automation, efficiency, and scalability.
About the Host: Nick Heim, P.E.
Nick Heim, P.E., is a civil engineer with seven years of experience in the repair and restoration of existing structures and host of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast (“AECTECH”), where he brings valuable insights and expertise to listeners worldwide.
Nick’s interests lie at the intersection between the built world and technology, and he can be found looking for the ever-changing answer to the question, “How can we do this better?” Nick can be found on LinkedIn, producing content about the use of technologies in his civil engineering career and small business.
Sources/References:
Blue222
Matterport
Orbitz
TrueCar
Groupon
Hilton
Amex
Connect with Alan Grosheider on LinkedIn
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