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Free ways to learn AI for commercial real estate

Published Nov 9, 2026 · Facts checked Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026

2 min read

CRE AI Institute

  • Free option. A 7-day free trial, and one full lesson free with no account. Source: pacificsoftwareventures.com/institute, checked Nov 5, 2026

AI.Edge (A.CRE)

  • Price. Pro is $97/mo or $924/yr, and there is a free tier. Read September 24, 2026. Source: AI.Edge, checked Nov 4, 2026

CRE AI Studio

  • Price. CRE AI Studio: a monthly AI membership for CRE professionals, from $50/mo on Level 1, with a 7-day free trial on Levels 1 and 3. Read September 24, 2026. Source: CRE AI Studio, checked Nov 4, 2026

REFM

  • Price. REFM publishes free, practical guides on using ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools for underwriting, modeling and deal analysis. Source: REFM AI guides, checked Nov 4, 2026

AI CRE Academy

  • Price. It says all three levels, every lesson, quiz and certificate are available at no cost. Source: AI CRE Academy, checked Nov 4, 2026

AIxCRE

  • Price. It says of a session like its masterclass: “Sessions like this are typically priced $2,000-5,000; ours is free, with nothing to sell.” Source: AIxCRE, checked Nov 4, 2026

When to move from free to paid

Move when you need practice files with answer keys, a structured path, live help, or a certificate. Free material is good for picking up ideas; practice on full deals is what builds the skill.

Questions

What is the best free AI course for CRE?

It depends on whether you want guides, a community or a structured course. The list above shows what each free option includes, from its own pages.

Is a free trial enough to judge a course?

Use the trial to work through one full lesson and its practice file. If you cannot check your own answers, keep looking.