TL;DR: Today we're releasing a new episode of The Thought Leaders podcast where Samantha McLean tackles the reality of AI-savvy clients challenging your real estate expertise - and what to do about it. Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify—and sign up to get it in your inbox each week.
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT?
This telling comment from a Reddit post reveals what can happen when buyers and sellers start trusting ChatGPT more than their agents.
In this episode, Samantha McLean shares four proven ways to keep your deals safe from “AI hijacking” — and even turn the trend into your biggest competitive advantage.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How to handle the real estate ‘ChatGPT’ expert
The “Above the Line” framework that makes clients value you above the technology
Four ready‑to‑use scripts for conversations with AI‑informed clients
Why going on the defensive (or the offensive) kills deals — and what to do instead
Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry.
Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence.
Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast.
She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney.
Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.
