Propertybook is hosting the inaugural Zimbabwe Real Estate and Tech Summit (RETS) on March 19, 2026. For one day only, 200 of Zimbabwe’s leading estate agents, developers and tech leaders and innovators will be in the same room. The goal is to equip agents with everything they need to navigate the increasingly technologically driven world of real estate.
Zimbabwe is usually stuck in its ways and reluctant to change. But there’s no negotiating with the future. It is coming. And that makes attending RETS non-negotiable. Here are five reasons why, if you are a real estate professional, you can’t afford to miss RETS.
1. AI Is Here
Two years ago, Artificial Intelligence was either a joke, or “an American thing.” Today, it is already affecting how agents operate. The average property description is written by artificial intelligence. Some of how it does this is laughable.
But soon, AI might be able to take your job.
Zimbabwean agencies still rely heavily on manual follow-ups, phone calls, and WhatsApp enquiries. This might remain the case for a long while yet. However, the rise of AI agents presents a real disruption risk.
These systems can already respond instantly to buyer enquiries, qualify leads, send listings, schedule viewings, and follow up consistently — without fatigue, delays, or human error.
You might think that users don’t want to talk to a chatbot and prefer human interaction. For the most part, this remains the case. But as time goes on and more and more people get used to the idea of AI, the less this remains the case.
In the near future, buyers may interact with AI long before they ever speak to a human agent, and in some cases, without needing one at all. Real agents who fail to understand and adopt this shift risk being sidelined, not by technology itself, but by competitors who know how to use it better.
RETS is about ensuring Zimbabwean agents don’t get replaced by AI — but instead learn how to leverage AI to work faster, smarter, and more profitably.
2. You Can’t Run Away From Technology
Real estate has traditionally been relationship-driven. 50 years ago, it was all about who you knew and how much walking you were willing to do. While those are still important today, relationships are now being formed online long before the first viewing.
Buyers now expect:
- Instant access to listings
- Transparent market data
- Faster responses
- Better digital experiences
Agencies and developers who resist technology don’t stay “traditional” they become invisible.
This Summit is about helping professionals adapt without losing their edge. Embracing technology isn’t about replacing, but rather enhancing relationships. If your competitors are already digital-first, staying offline is no longer a neutral choice.
3. Create Order From Chaos
Digitization has resulted in a glut of information, photos, leads, contacts, phone numbers and emails. TMI—it’s very easy to be overwhelmed by too much information. Who to contact first, when, how and with what language can easily become taxing.
Technology can help. It can bring structure, clarity, and efficiency to your day-to-day operations in the form of:
- Centralised property data
- Smarter marketing funnels
- Streamlined sales processes
- Better decision-making
At the Summit, industry leaders will unpack how tech-driven systems, particularly Customer Relationship Management systems can help you move from haphazard to strategic. Embracing technology means creating order from chaos.
4. Be in the Same Room With the Best of the Best
Some rooms change your thinking. This is one of them. The Zimbabwe Real Estate & Tech Summit brings together:
- Leading developers
- Top-performing agencies
- Tech innovators
- Data and market experts
These are the people shaping the next phase of the industry, not watching from the sidelines.
Beyond the presentations, the real value is in the conversations — the partnerships formed, the ideas challenged, and the insights you won’t get from webinars or social media threads. You have to be there in person, either listening to the invaluable presentations, or directly engaging with all the attendees and our international line-up of speakers.
5. Future-Proof Yourself
The biggest risk in Zimbabwe’s real estate market for an estate agent isn’t a lack of profitability, but rather obsolescence.
Buyers are evolving. Regulations are surely to shift as technology accelerates. Those who wait for certainty often arrive too late.
Change is coming, not in a splash, but as a tidal wave. Those who aren’t prepared will be swept away.
Future-proofing yourself is about understanding where the industry is heading and positioning yourself early. RETS equips you with the tools, connections—and most importantly THE MINDSET that you need to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond.
Final Thought
The Zimbabwe Real Estate & Tech Summit 2026 isn’t about technology for technology’s sake. It’s about survival, growth, and leadership in a market that’s changing faster than ever.
If you’re serious about staying competitive in Zimbabwe’s real estate industry, this is one room you can’t afford to miss.
Call +263788665865 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket. Alternatively, click the link below to learn more about RETS 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zimbabwe-real-estate-tech-summit-2026-tickets-1978123331133?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
