News-Press NOW · 27 Oct, 03:48 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Rivo AI launches WhatsApp assistant as study finds Singapore property agents take over two hours on average to reply

Rivo AI has introduced a new WhatsApp assistant designed to address the significant communication delays faced by Singapore property agents.

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Rivo AI has introduced a new WhatsApp assistant designed to address the significant communication delays faced by Singapore property agents. Recent research indicates that these professionals spend an average of over two hours responding to client inquiries, creating inefficiencies in a time-sensitive market. This tool aims to automate initial interactions, ensuring faster engagement and potentially reducing the administrative burden on agents. The launch highlights a growing trend towards integrating conversational AI into real estate workflows to improve responsiveness and streamline client management processes.

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