
The Ultimate Guide to AI Voice Agents
for Real Estate
Everything property professionals in New Zealand and Australia need to know about using AI to handle calls, book viewings, and scale your business without hiring more staff.
The Real Estate Communication Crisis
Picture this: You're standing in a $2.3 million Remuera home, explaining the north-facing aspect to a couple who flew in from Singapore. Your phone buzzes. Another buyer. You can't answer.
That missed call? It was a pre-approved buyer ready to make an offer on your Ponsonby listing. They called your competitor instead. She answered.
This isn't a hypothetical. It's Tuesday afternoon for every real estate professional in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, and Brisbane.
The Numbers Don't Lie

Every missed call has a cost
While you're showing one property, another buyer calls about a different listing. They get voicemail. They call your competitor. She answers. That's the sale you never knew you lost.
Here's the brutal truth: Your voicemail isn't a safety net. It's a lead graveyard.
Meanwhile, you're juggling open homes, vendor calls, contract negotiations, and a CRM full of “follow up next week” notes that are now three months old. That database of 2,000 past inquiries? Gold mine. If only someone would call them.
You could hire another admin. Another $52,000 a year (plus KiwiSaver, plus sick days, plus the four weeks they're away at Christmas when buyers are actually looking). And they still only work 9-5, can only take one call at a time, and need training every time you get a new development.
There's a better way. And no, it's not another bloody chatbot.
What Are AI Voice Agents?
Forget everything you know about those robotic “Press 1 for sales” systems. AI voice agents are something entirely different.
An AI voice agent is like having a receptionist with perfect memory, infinite patience, and the ability to handle twenty calls simultaneously at 11pm on a Saturday night. They speak naturally (with a proper Kiwi or Aussie accent, not that American robot voice), understand context, and can have genuine back and forth conversations.
Inbound Calls
- Answer buyer inquiries 24/7/365
- Book viewings into your calendar
- Answer questions about listings
- Qualify leads before transferring
- Transfer hot leads to you instantly
Outbound Calls
- Call thousands of leads simultaneously
- Re-engage cold databases
- Open home invitations at scale
- Auction reminders and follow-ups
- Qualify and book qualified leads
The key difference from chatbots? Voice. People don't type when they're interested in a property. They call. And when they call, they want to talk to someone, not navigate a menu or wait for a callback.
Real feedback from a Ray White agent in Auckland:
“A buyer called at 9:30pm about our Takapuna listing. The AI booked them for a viewing the next morning, answered their questions about the body corp, and sent them the floor plans. I woke up to a confirmed appointment in my calendar. That buyer made an offer three days later.”
No Point Me Going On and On...
Look, I could talk about how good AI voice agents are all day. But why take my word for it? Try it yourself. Ask anything about property, property law for NZ, or real estate in general.
Hell, even ask it who's better at cricket—NZ or Australia. 🏏
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Inbound: Never Miss Another Buyer
Your AI receptionist answers every call. Every. Single. One. At 2am when a shift worker finishes their night shift and starts browsing TradeMe. At 6pm when families are finally home from soccer practice. On Christmas Day when overseas investors are doing due diligence.
What Your AI Receptionist Does
Answers Intelligently
Not "your call is important to us" rubbish. Actual answers to actual questions. What's the land size? Three bedrooms plus a study. When was the roof done? It knows because you told it.
Books Viewings
Checks your real-time calendar availability and books the viewing on the spot. Sends confirmation to the buyer. Adds to your calendar with all their details. Done.
Qualifies Leads
"Are you pre-approved?" "What's your timeline?" "Is this for investment or to live in?" Gets the intel you need before you even call them back.
Transfers When Needed
Hot lead with questions about the $4m listing? The AI recognises urgency and transfers to you with full context. You pick up already knowing what they want.
The After Hours Advantage
Our data shows 53% of viewing bookings happen outside 9 to 5. More than half your potential appointments are happening when you're having dinner or watching the rugby.
Every one of those after hours calls you're missing? That's a buyer calling your competitor tomorrow.

Outbound: Wake Up Your Database
You've got a CRM full of leads. Thousands of them. People who inquired about properties six months ago, attended open homes last year, or downloaded your market report in 2024. They're just sitting there. Ageing like milk, not wine.
Here's the thing: 15-20% of those “dead” leads are still in market. They just haven't found the right property yet. Or they got busy. Or life happened. But they're still looking.
The problem? You don't have 200 hours to call 2,000 people. Your team can make maybe 50 calls a day before their voice gives out and their motivation tanks.
Enter AI Outbound Campaigns

Real Campaign Results
NZ wide mechanic franchise database reactivation
Real Estate Use Cases
Open Home Invitations
New listing? Call your database of buyers looking in that area. "Hi, we've just listed a 3-bed in Ponsonby that matches what you were looking for..."
Auction Reminders
"Just calling to remind you about the auction this Saturday at 11am. Would you like me to confirm you're attending?"
Database Reactivation
That list of 3,000 leads from the last two years? Wake them up. Find out who's still looking.
Market Updates
"Property values in your suburb have increased 12% this year. Would you like a current appraisal of your home?"
The maths: 50 calls per day manually = 40 working days to call 2,000 people. With AI? 20 agents calling simultaneously = 2,000 calls in half a day.
Compliance Done Right
Let's talk about the elephant in the room. “Is this even legal?” Short answer: yes, when done properly. Here's the long answer.
New Zealand
Privacy Act 2020
- All data encrypted and stored securely
- Clear purpose for data collection
- Opt-out honoured immediately
- DNC register integration built-in
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per complaint
Australia
Privacy Act 1988 + DNC Act 2006
- Australian Privacy Principles compliant
- Auto-scrub against DNC register
- Caller ID always displayed
- Calling hour restrictions enforced
Penalty: Up to $2.5 million AUD
What We Handle Automatically
DNC Checking
Every outbound campaign scrubs against NZ and AU DNC registers before a single call is made.
Time Restrictions
No calls before 8am or after 9pm. Weekday and weekend rules enforced automatically.
Opt-Out Handling
"Please don't call again" triggers immediate removal. No exceptions, no delays.
The Disclosure Question
“Does the AI have to say it's an AI?” In NZ and AU, there's no blanket legal requirement for AI disclosure on calls—yet. But we recommend transparency anyway. It builds trust.
Our agents are programmed to disclose their AI nature honestly when directly asked. “Are you a robot?” “Yes, I'm an AI assistant working for [Your Agency]. Would you prefer to speak with [Agent Name] directly?”
Your Brand, Your Agent
This isn't a generic bot. Your AI agent learns your business. Your listings. Your processes. Your brand voice.
The Knowledge Base
Think of it as your agent's brain. Upload documents, and it learns them instantly. New listing? Upload the brochure. Price change? Update the sheet. New development FAQ? Add it to the knowledge base.
What You Can Upload

Example Conversation
That level of detail? It comes from your uploaded documents. The AI isn't guessing. It's reading the materials you gave it and answering accurately.
Handling “Is This AI?”
Let's be honest: some people will ask. Some will be suspicious. Some won't care. Here's how we handle all three.
The Three Types of Callers
The Oblivious (70%)
They don't notice or care. The conversation flows naturally, they book their viewing, and they hang up happy. One agent told us a buyer complimented their “lovely receptionist” who was, in fact, an AI.
The Curious (25%)
“Wait, is this a robot?” They're not hostile, just curious. Our agents respond honestly: “Yes, I'm an AI assistant working for [Agency]. I can help you with information and bookings, or I can transfer you to [Agent] if you'd prefer.” Most continue the conversation.
The Skeptics (5%)
“I don't talk to robots.” Fair enough. The AI immediately offers to transfer: “No problem at all. Let me connect you with [Agent] right now. Please hold for just a moment.” Instant human handoff. No friction.
The Human Handoff Protocol
When someone requests a human, the transfer happens in under a second. The AI passes along the full conversation context, so you're not starting from scratch.
What you see: “Incoming transfer: Buyer interested in 45 Marine Parade. Pre-approved for $1.2m. Wants weekend viewing. Asked about parking.”
Building Trust Through Transparency
Here's the counterintuitive truth: being upfront about AI often increases trust. “This is an AI assistant, but I have access to all the information about this property and can book your viewing right now.” People appreciate honesty. They appreciate efficiency even more.
The agents who try to hide it? That's when trust breaks down. Our advice: lean into it. “We use AI so you get an answer at 11pm on a Sunday. How can I help you?”
Best Times to Call
For outbound campaigns, timing matters. A lot. Here's what our data shows for NZ and AU real estate calling.
🥝 New Zealand
Peak Windows
- 10:00am - 12:00pm (highest pickup rate)
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm (good engagement)
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (residential buyers)
Avoid
- Monday mornings (people catching up)
- Friday afternoons (weekend mode)
- During All Blacks games (obviously)
Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
🦘 Australia
Peak Windows
- 10:00am - 12:00pm AEST
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST
- Account for time zones (WA is 3hrs behind)
Avoid
- Public holidays (state-specific)
- AFL/NRL grand finals
- School pickup time (3pm-4pm)
Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Property Type Matters
Residential Buyers
Evening calls (6-7:30pm) work well—they're home from work and in “life admin” mode.
Commercial/Investors
Business hours only. Mid-morning or mid-afternoon when they're at their desk.
Pro tip: Our system automatically respects calling hours and can be configured to call different segments at different times. Commercial contacts get called at 10am. Residential buyers get called at 6pm. Set it once, forget it.
5 Minute Setup Guide
We've built the world's most straightforward onboarding. Here's exactly what happens when you get started.
Create Your Agent
1 minChoose your voice (Kiwi or Aussie accent, male or female), set your agency name, and pick your personality style. Professional? Friendly? Both? You decide.
Upload Your Knowledge Base
2 minDrag and drop your listing brochures, FAQ docs, and pricing sheets. The AI processes them instantly and can answer questions about anything you upload.
Connect Your Calendar
30 secOne-click OAuth connection to Google Calendar or Outlook. Your AI sees your real-time availability and books viewings accordingly.
Test Your Agent
1 minMake a test call from the portal. Hear your agent in action. Adjust the greeting, tweak the responses, make it yours.
Go Live
30 secForward your existing number to our line, or use our provided number. That's it. You're now answering calls 24/7.
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Our portal puts you in the driver's seat. Launch campaigns, track results, and fine-tune your AI agents - all from one powerful dashboard.

$1.27
Cost per Booking
Run Your Own Campaigns
Launch outbound campaigns in minutes. Set schedules, concurrent calls, and watch results in real-time.
Native NZ Accent
Your AI speaks like a Kiwi. Natural, warm, and familiar to your local customers.
Brand Knowledge Base
Upload your docs, FAQs, and product info. Your agent knows your business inside out.
Custom Agent Scripts
Design conversation flows your way. No coding required - just describe what you want.
Experience Our AI Voice Agent
This is a live demo. Have a real conversation and hear how natural our Kiwi AI voice sounds. Ask anything—it responds just like your customers would experience.
Click the button below to start a voice conversation. Your microphone will be activated.

Waboom AI Assistant
Live AI Voice Demo
Demo agent showcasing New Zealand voice AI capabilities
Allow microphone access when prompted
Ask About Services
Experience how natural our AI handles enquiries
Try Booking
See how it handles appointment requests
Test the Voice
Listen to how human-like our AI agents sound
Impressed? This is exactly what your callers will experience.
Ready to automate your inquiries? See pricing below
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What are AI voice agents for real estate?
AI voice agents are intelligent phone systems that answer calls, have natural conversations with buyers and sellers, book viewings, qualify leads, and handle customer inquiries 24/7. For real estate professionals in New Zealand and Australia, they provide native Kiwi and Aussie accents, integrate with property CRMs like Rex and PropertyMe, and comply with local privacy legislation including the NZ Privacy Act 2020 and Australian Privacy Act 1988. Unlike chatbots, voice agents handle real phone conversations, enabling agents to capture leads outside business hours when 53% of inquiries occur. Waboom AI offers voice agents for real estate starting from $990/month with 1,000 minutes included.









