real estate technology

The recent reporting by The Gleaner on an alleged property-fraud scheme involving fake identification and stolen land titles has reignited a long-standing concern in Jamaica: how secure is our property system in a world where identity fraud is becoming more sophisticated, faster, and increasingly digital? While investigations remain ongoing and no conclusions should be drawn beyond what has been...

Jamaica has always understood property in deeply human terms. A building is not just an asset; it is shelter, livelihood, inheritance, and memory. In the weeks following Hurricane Melissa, that truth has been laid bare once again. Across the island, families, businesses, and communities are still taking stock — repairing roofs, reopening shops, restoring utilities, and figuring out what “normal” now...

In the quiet hum of an office once filled with paper trails and calculators, a new sound echoes: the clicking silence of an algorithm doing in seconds what once took teams of trained minds. Across boardrooms and street corners, the question is no longer if artificial intelligence will change life as we know it—but how soon, and how deeply. According to Goldman Sachs, AI now drafts IPO prospectuses in...

In today’s fast-moving world of Jamaican real estate, the phrase “time is money” has never rung truer. With more clients searching online, competition heating up, and listings changing by the hour, real estate agents need to be smarter—not just harder-working. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. Some people still whisper, “Isn’t using AI like cheating?” My answer? Only...

The real estate industry in Jamaica has long relied on relationships, intuition, and experience. Traditionally, success meant mastering negotiation, understanding market trends through hands-on experience, and fostering strong client relationships. However, as technology reshapes industries worldwide, real estate is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will start to transform how agents conduct...

Want to be the top realtor in Jamaica? You’re going to need more than a sharp suit and a big smile. In 2025, the game has leveled up, and to rise to the top, you’ll need to mix brains, charm, and hustle like a true island boss. Here’s how to get there! Step 1: Get the Basics Right First, you need to lay a good foundation. Even Usain Bolt had to learn to walk before he ran. Get Your...

Becoming a top-producing realtor requires persistence, strategy, and a focus on growth. Here’s a step-by-step approach to achieving success in this competitive field: 1. Master the Basics Understand Your Role Real estate is more than buying and selling properties; it’s about building relationships, understanding the market, and managing transactions efficiently. Set Goals Define...

Real estate in Jamaica has always been about more than land and buildings. It is about aspiration, migration, family ties, investment, resilience and the deep emotional pull of “home.” From a modest starter house in St Catherine to a hillside villa in Portland or a pre-construction apartment in Kingston, property here carries stories as much as square footage. As the sector continues to modernise,...

For years now, Jamaican real estate professionals have been told—sometimes gently, sometimes aggressively—that if they are not online, visible, posting, and promoting, they are falling behind. Social media, we are told, is where the clients are. Websites are essential. Digital tools are non-negotiable. And while none of this is untrue, it is also not the full story. In fact, when you strip away the...

The future of real estate in Jamaica is rapidly evolving, with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cybersecurity poised to play a transformative role. As the global real estate industry embraces digitalization, Jamaica’s real estate market is also gearing up for an era where technology and data will drive decision-making, enhance client experiences, and streamline...