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AI is turning homebuying into a wild game—especially when parents help kids buy homes. Buyers are feeding inspection reports into ChatGPT or Claude to generate repair estimates, then using those inflated, inaccurate numbers to haggle prices. Agents report this happening in 10-20% of deals, fueled by generational wealth transfers and AI’s rise. Older buyers often treat AI output as gospel, even copying its language into negotiations. The real problem? AI doesn’t know local contractor rates, so it overestimates costs and turns small issues into big ones—causing panic, especially when parents are paying. Agents are stepping in by validating AI as a starting point, not a final answer, and connecting clients with real pros for accurate pricing. They’re also steering clear of AI-generated contract changes that could be legally risky. Bottom line: AI isn’t replacing agents—it’s forcing them to sharpen their expertise, offering context and precision that bots simply can’t match.

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