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BRIAN PATE – REALTOR®, Real Estate Instructor
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Brian Pate has been a well-respected real estate professional for over 30 years. During his time in the business, he has served as an agent, manager, instructor, coach and trainer for over 20,000 real estate students. In addition, the teams he has managed and coached have produced over $2 billion in real estate sales under his leadership.
How Fraud Victims Get Paid Back
Lost money to a real estate scam or wire fraud? Recovery isn’t just a dream—it’s a legal process. Here is everything you need to know about court-ordered restitution and how to increase your chances of getting your funds back.
AI Search Visibility: What 68 Million Crawler Visits Teach Us
AI search isn’t coming; it’s already here. A new study of 68 million crawler visits reveals how ChatGPT and other AI engines decide which businesses to recommend. Learn the three critical factors; Integrations, Structure, and Depth, that will determine your visibility in the age of AIO and GEO.
Foreclosure Market Update Q1 2026
Foreclosure activity jumped 26% year-over-year in Q1 2026. Discover the latest data from ATTOM, including which states are seeing the highest rates and what the 45% increase in bank repossessions means for your real estate business this year.
Claude Mythos: Why Anthropic is Holding Back Its Most Powerful AI
Is an AI model too powerful to be released? Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos” has demonstrated unprecedented hacking capabilities, prompting a slow, defense-first rollout. Discover what this leap in AI power means for digital security and the future of tech.
The “Yes-Man” Problem: Why Your AI Chatbot Might Be Lying to Make You Happy
Have you ever had a friend who just agrees with everything you say, even when you’re clearly wrong? Your AI Chatbot does that very thing.
Beyond the Sale: Why NAR’s Lobbying Matters to You
Most people think the National Association of Realtors only represents agents, but their lobbying agenda shapes the entire landscape of American homeownership. Discover how NAR’s advocacy on tax deductions, mortgage access, and housing supply impacts your bottom line and the future of our communities.
Brian Pate Outlines AI, SEO Strategy For Real Estate Agents at Raleigh Event
More than 150 real estate agents gathered Thursday at the Historic Wakefield Barn for the 2026 Further Together Raleigh conference, where Brian Pate of Brian Pate Seminars delivered the keynote address focused on technology, marketing and lead generation.
Winning the Listing Starts Before You Ring the Doorbell – Listing Appointment Checklist
The listing is often won before you ever walk through the front door. That is why a listing appointment checklist is so important.
Disney Turns Up Legal Pressure on ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Tool
This week, The Walt Disney Company sent ByteDance a cease-and-desist letter over ByteDance’s new AI video model, Seedance 2.0.
Artificial Intelligence Super Bowl Ads
Artificial Intelligence Super Bowl ads and ads that used artificial intelligence were rampant during the broadcast of Super Bowl LX. Expect the 2026 edition of the big game to be referred to as “The AI Bowl.”
Why is Brian Pate the best instructor for your real estate CE class this year?
Brian Pate’s real estate classes feel different. Students leave with more than credit hours. They leave with clarity, confidence and tools…
Artificial Intelligence Gets Personal, Portable and Paid For
Artificial intelligence is changing fast, and this week’s headlines show it is moving in three big directions: more personal help, more do-it-yourself tools, and more pressure to pay the bills.
Tech News Roundup
Here is the latest tech news from BrIan Pate. Brian is a speaker, trainer, coach and real estate agent.
Why Housing Inventory Growth Slowed in 2025 and What It Means for Agents
According to HousingWire, inventory growth dropped from more than 30 percent early in the year to about 13.54 percent by year end.
Early CES 2026 Highlights from Samsung and LG
CES 2026 has arrived in Las Vegas and the tech world is already reporting major developments from pre-show events.
Ethical Questions Around Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
Artificial intelligence is becoming a part of every day real estate work. Agents use it to price homes, for target marketing, and even to write listing descriptions. These tools can save time and cut costs. They also raise serious ethical questions the industry cannot ignore.
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Ethics in Real Estate Advertising
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