The State of AI Readiness in Commercial Real Estate
This independent survey of 100 institutional CRE investors reveals how firms are mobilizing around AI—and where they are falling short—so you can benchmark readiness, anticipate challenges, and future-proof your business.
100% of respondents have adopted or plan to adopt AI, with larger players moving faster toward scaled and bespoke AI initiatives.
Barriers To Adoption
93% report barriers to adoption, including lack of internal expertise, regulatory/compliance concerns, budget constraints, and decentralized data.
Organizational Readiness
90% of respondents have established or are in the process of establishing AI-focused teams or leads. Nearly all firms surveyed either already have a dedicated AI budget in place or are actively putting one into place.
Data Infrastructure Push
98% say improving data systems for AI is a top 24-month priority, while all respondents report that fragmented data across multiple platforms is slowing down AI readiness.
What’s Inside The Report
AI resourcing: budgets, teams, and executive backing
Today’s top AI use cases in CRE
How larger firms are pulling ahead on AI adoption
The top barriers slowing CRE firms down
ROI expectations and where leaders see the biggest wins
Why data infrastructure is the foundation for success
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