Anywhere(US:HOUS) Prnewswire·2025-09-25 13:01Core Insights - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced the winner of the AI Innovator of the Year contest, recognizing innovative uses of AI by affiliated agents [2][3] - The contest was part of the Gen Blue conference, which attracted over 2,500 real estate professionals and included over 60 professional development courses [4] AI Innovator of the Year - Kanani Ching from Coldwell Banker Island Properties in Hawaii won the title for developing a scalable AI system that helps agents generate hyperlocal content [3] - Ching's system includes a CustomGPT designed specifically for real estate content generation, addressing the shift in consumer behavior towards AI queries [3] Gen Blue Conference - The Gen Blue conference featured live audience voting to select the winner and offered courses focused on practical AI applications for real estate professionals [4] - Coldwell Banker launched "AI in Action," a learning program aimed at integrating AI into real estate practices, available to all agents through Coldwell Banker University [4] Recognition of Finalists - Four other agents were recognized as finalists for their innovative use of AI, showcasing creativity, practicality, and measurable impact [5][6] - The finalists included Ryan Bruen, Bryce Ocepek, Patrick O'Connor, and Caryn Weckstein, each utilizing AI in various ways to enhance their business operations [7] Company Commitment - Coldwell Banker Real Estate emphasizes its commitment to AI learning and development across its network, aiming to provide agents with the necessary tools to succeed in the evolving market [5][6] - The brand has a long history of expertise and is dedicated to driving the real estate industry forward [6]