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My Attempt at Our Zoom Assignment 11-25-2025

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My Attempt at Our Zoom Assignment 11-25-2025

 

Well…I tried.  Praful Thakkar shared with us information on how we can use Google and its apps to make life easier. For example, he created a presentation for a listing in about 5 minutes!

Our task was to create an infographic via the NotebookLM app at Google. First, I had to find out what LM is as it relates to AI.

 

I did wind my way down that rabbit hole, and I’m still not exactly sure what it is, and how it differs from AI. If you’d like to take that journey, here’s a link for you.

 

Here’s how I started…

I found an old post I wrote about 11 Moving Tips for a Smooth Transition and uploaded it to NotebookLM. I ended up taking that and uploading it to the little Gemini tab in Google Chrome.

 

I then asked it to create an infographic from it. 

 

 

It seemed to be a circuitous route, but it was a bit like sightseeing, where you wander around looking for your destination. And when you finally get there, you realize that there was a much shorter way to get there.

 

During the meeting, while following Praful, I created the infographic below. 

Don’t be afraid to try any of this. I’m more likely to use AI for creating graphics or photos but this was fun. 

 

Thank you to Praful for taking the time to share this with us. I apologize for some of us having blank looks on our faces. It’s not that we weren’t listening…we were trying to keep up!!!!



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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good job, Kathy. I don't have the patience for all these rabbit holes (or the time). I use Canva's templates frequently to do infographics like this. Just quicker than starting from scratch.

Nov 26, 2025 04:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker I try not to go down too many rabbit holes. I wanted to try this and did not spend that much time on it. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:04 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That looks pretty good to me.  I use the google apps, so I might have learned something useful if I had of been able to attend the zoom meeting, haha.

Nov 26, 2025 04:40 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I use Google for a lot and it's been fun. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:05 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Streib - you did your best, and it turned out well! If I get back into real estate, I have a lot more to learn. 

Nov 26, 2025 04:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager I have no need for this but I had to try it!!

Nov 26, 2025 05:06 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

One just knew that Praful Thakkar  was going to offer 2 hours of info in the 1-hour time for the excited way he started the first Zoom call he was only attending.

Like others here, I don't see a value for using this but still like the efforts.

Nov 26, 2025 04:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 For me, it's all about learning something new.  It's fun learning, even though I'll probably never use it.

Nov 26, 2025 05:08 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Your previous assistance when it comes to techie things makes you an expert of how challenged I would have been at Praful's presentation. So glad to be retired and not having to struggle with this stuff. Enjoy your day. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin not that you're technically challenged but I think your desire to learn this would have been minimal. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:10 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That's a great attempt! I haven't tried it yet but do intend to do so!

Nov 26, 2025 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti While Praful was speaking and I was trying to follow him, I did the staging infographic in a few minutes. That said, it was basic and imperfect.

Nov 26, 2025 05:11 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

You must have lots of patience Kathy. I don't! HaHa.

Nov 26, 2025 06:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I have an abundance of it...until I don't. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:12 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have not had much interaction with Ai or Notebook LM for that matter. I am doing real estate old school  :):)

Nov 26, 2025 06:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty nothing wrong with that!!!

Nov 26, 2025 05:12 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I tried doing it, but when I opened NotebookLM it told me that some of the options were no longer offered. So, I gave up honestly as i did not want to waste time on it.

Nov 26, 2025 07:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I found the same thing. When I opened Gemini it allowed me to make the Infographic, which had a lot of errors in it. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:13 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
The posts I've seen so far indicate everyone has ended up going down a little different rabbit hole. My brain wasn't firing on all cylinders yesterday, so I will see where it takes me when I dive in.

Nov 26, 2025 08:08 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams honestly, I spent about 10 minutes to make it and another 20 putting it together in a post. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:14 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and hope you have a big Thanksgiving feast tomorrow.  We are up in the mountains at cabins with other friends.

Nov 26, 2025 12:28 PM
Kathy Streib

HI Will Hamm Have a fun time!!!!   I know you always do!!!

Nov 26, 2025 05:14 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I think you did a great job on your infographic, but it might be a good idea to have Praful come back and do a follow up on his presentations.

Nov 26, 2025 05:42 PM
Hannah Williams

George Souto  I think that is a great idea 

Nov 29, 2025 10:16 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your recap is spot on, Kathy Streib 🙂. I felt the same way with the pace, and I know I missed a few points too. But the way you shared your process makes the whole experience feel more approachable. I’m grateful for the insights and trust the next round will give us time to absorb the concepts, tips, and steps more clearly!

Nov 27, 2025 09:45 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hmmm I'm wondering what I could use this for now being I'm retired.  Oh wait, so are you!  Guess when I'm ready I'll jump in, especially if it only took you 10 minutes to create.  Easy.

Nov 29, 2025 09:47 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No matter what you end up doing with AI, Kathy Streib it all turns out well. 

Others of us slip into full-on hallucination.  🙄

Nov 29, 2025 09:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib I forgot the LM after the Notebook. You did an excellent job on your homework. I have bookmarked this for future reference - Thank you so much, so glad  Carol Williams  featured

Nov 29, 2025 10:15 AM