It’s often said that artificial intelligence (AI) is the future — changing how we work, shop, and even communicate. But can it help you buy or sell a home in Stockport?
Let’s break it down.
What exactly is AI?
AI is a form of technology that allows computers to replicate certain aspects of human intelligence — like gathering information, learning from it, and making decisions.
You’re probably using AI already.
– Ask Alexa what’s in the news.
– Get ChatGPT to help you with a recipe.
– Let Netflix suggest your next boxset.
So what happens when you ask AI to help you with something a little more complex — like finding a home?
Putting AI to the test
We decided to run a simple experiment: we told five popular AI tools what kind of property we were looking for and asked them to help us find a home in Stockport. Here’s what happened:
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Alexa could help us buy everything except a house. No property listings in sight.
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Siri? It gave us directions to where we might want to live but no property suggestions.
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ChatGPT did better. It pulled up listings from Rightmove — some relevant, some not. It struggled to truly grasp what we wanted.
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Grok, the AI tool from X (formerly Twitter), told us about Stockport as a location but couldn’t show us homes.
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Gemini? It didn’t even give us local area info — just redirected us to use property platforms or contact an agent.
So… can AI help you sell your home?
Not really — not yet. If AI can’t accurately help buyers find a property, it’s unlikely to help sellers reach the right audience either.
Yes, AI is improving quickly. And in the future, it might support some aspects of the sales process. But for now, nothing beats local expertise and personal service.
The human touch matters
A good estate agent doesn’t just find listings.
They understand Stockport’s property market, pricing trends, buyer behaviours, and how to get deals done.
They ask the right questions and listen to your answers — something AI tools haven’t quite mastered.
Thinking of buying or selling in Stockport?
Give us a call and speak to an experienced local agent — a real person who knows the local market inside out.
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