NARPM Radio AI in Property Management: Trend or Transformation?
Sep 24, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Alex Karafiloff, Business Development Manager at Inspection Express, sheds light on the revolutionary impact of AI-powered 360° inspections in property management. He reveals how this technology drastically cuts down inspection times and minimizes deposit disputes. Alex discusses the seamless integration with platforms like Rentvine, enabling remote teams to thrive. He also shares insights on empowering tenants with self-guided inspections and predicts a future where AI handles administrative tasks, allowing property managers to focus on building stronger client relationships.
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Relocation Fueled By California Legislation
- Alex moved from Australia to California to help US agencies adopt AI 360 amid new inspection and deposit legislation.
- He noted California's new mandatory move-out inspections as a driver for adopting detailed digital inspection tools.
Pixel-Perfect Property Mapping
- AI 360 maps every centimeter of a room using a 360 camera to create a detailed digital twin of the property.
- The platform generates condition commentary and written reports automatically, cutting inspection time by ~75%.
Use Short Field Visits, Then Review Remotely
- Send a field tech (inspector, cleaner, or maintenance) with a 360 camera to capture each room; one photo takes six seconds.
- Sync images to the desktop to generate AI comments and let property managers review and edit before finalizing.