The REAL AI Guy

THE REAL AI GUY

KEVIN HAWKINS

No one has written more about AI and real estate than Kevin Hawkins.

Editor and cofounder of REAL AI, real estate’s first weekly newsletter on artificial intelligence, Kevin is known as “The REAL AI Guy,” recognized for his practical, real-world approach to AI – and AI safety – in real estate. Through his writing, speaking, and training, he shows real estate agents and brokerage leaders how to use AI the right way, every day, to work smarter and grow their businesses.

A partner at WAV Group, the industry’s leading real estate consulting, research, and communications firm, Kevin has spent more than a decade advising MLSs, brokerages, and proptech firms on strategy, communications, and emerging technology.

An award-winning writer and industry influencer, Kevin is known for helping clients stay ahead of technology. He first encountered artificial intelligence in the 1990s while serving as a director at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C. A perennial early adopter of innovations, he co-founded REAL AI with his oldest son in August 2023. The weekly newsletter serves as an educational resource covering the AI developments and practical tools real estate professionals need to know about, educating thousands of subscribers each week. The 100% AI generated REAL AI weekly podcast, produced by his son Korey, is another industry first.

Kevin has written 275+ articles about real estate and AI. He is also the Amazon best-selling author of The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents: No Hype. No BS. Just Real ChatGPT Skills You’ll Use Every Day.

As a featured speaker on AI throughout North America, you may have seen Kevin hosting SRO crowds at TREBB’s REALTOR QUEST 2026, Inman NY 2026 conference, Inman on Tour Nashville 2026, Florida REALTORS Annual Convention, MLS Reset, MLS Peak at NAR NXT, CMLS Open House annual conference, the annual Clareity Workshop 2026 and National Association of Real Estate Editors conference. He also moderated one of the most popular panels on AI in lead generation at the NAR iOi Summit, RISMedia CEO Exchange, and hosted live AI webinars for The Realty Alliance, RISMedia and real estate journalists.

Kevin also serves as an AI coach, training top industry executives on how to incorporate AI into their daily workflows. His highly popular and hands-on 7-Day AI Challenge online live classes – adopted from his book – help real estate associations, MLS organizations, and brokerages teach their staff, agents, and participants how to quickly build practical and safe AI skills.

Kevin’s approach uniquely emphasizes safe and responsible AI practices, with a focus on the best, easy-to-use applications available today that deliver immediate value to agents and brokers and help them win more business.

Hire Kevin for your next webinar or event.

KEVIN HAWKINS

WAV Group Partner + REAL AI Editor

p: 206.866.1220 e: kevin@wavgroup.com