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Jobs AI Has Changed in Real Estate and Jobs It Cannot Change | An On-the-Ground Explanation from 2026

Daisuke Inazawa, CEO of INA, explains from the front lines of 2026 which jobs AI has changed in the real estate industry and which jobs it cannot change. While appraisal and administrative work are increasingly automated, empathy, negotiation, and trust-building remain areas only humans can handle. What does a coexistence model between technology and talent assets look like?

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What Are the Latest Trends in Real Estate DX? A Sustainable Future Transformed by AI, IoT, and Electronic Contracts

A thorough explanation of the latest trends in real estate DX. Introducing advanced technology applications like AI appraisal, IoT smart management, VR viewings, and electronic contracts, along with challenges and success factors for DX promotion from a talent investment perspective.

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IoT Rental Housing for Lower Vacancy and Stable Income: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Costs Explained

Introducing IoT rental housing can help reduce vacancies, prevent rent cuts, and improve management efficiency. This guide explains the effects and cautions of smart locks and security cameras, which can be introduced from an initial cost of about 50,000 to 80,000 yen.

Decision Criteria for Retrofitting Auto-Lock Entry in Japanese Rentals: Smart Locks, ROI, and Property Management

Deciding whether to retrofit auto-lock entry in a rental property is an investment that can easily fail if it is judged only by whether it “improves security.” In practice, owners need to consider the building’s age, number of units, tenant

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A Guide to VR Property Viewing in Japan: Types, Equipment, and Online Disclosure (IT Jusetsu)

A neutral overview for overseas investors before adopting VR property viewing in Japan. It compares the three types (360-degree photo tour, 3D scan, real-time remote hosting), outlines the equipment and cost in yen and approximate USD, and explains how the legally required explanation of important matters is delivered online as IT jusetsu.