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Zoom Assignment…Even More Fun

 

We had more hands-on fun with Praful Thakkar using AI to create photos to enhance listings or just for fun.

Our task was to create a Before and After photo using Google’s Gemini, which took us to NanoBanana.  I did not want to spend an inordinate amount of time on it, which…I didn’t!  It’s fun and easy.

During the call, I had fun with a photo I took this morning on our walk to create a scene that in all likelihood, I’ll not see in Houston.

 


 

Here’s my prompt: “Turn this photo into a winter wonderland scene. There is snow on the ground a light snow falling.”



Next, I took two vacant rooms and asked that they be staged.

One was a long ‘bowling alley” room that many Florida condos have. Buyers need to know how to place their furniture. The prompt was that the property is being sold and buyers need to see how they will live in the space. I asked the patio to be staged, but that it not block the view

 

 

I was on a roll and took another vacant room and this was my prompt:  This is a cozy family room. Stage it, placing comfortable seating areas that take advantage of the fireplace and the window. Have it set at night so you see the lights on.

 

I had trouble getting a night photo and ran out of attempts until later tonight.

 

   

 

 

 

So….I uploaded my photo in Grok (for fun) and got this.

 



I’m having fun with AI photo generation and what it can do. I’ve learned from our AI presenters like Paddy Deighan and Praful Thakker. And, I’ve learned from the other members too. 

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

Good morning, Kathy. Well done! Can I hire you? I'm just not up to quite that much fun! :)

Dec 03, 2025 04:37 AM
Kathy Streib

LOL Nina Hollander, Broker you could do it if you wanted to but I know it's not your "thang."

Dec 03, 2025 11:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I'm not worried that I can't do it... I just don't want to do things like this until I have to.

Dec 03, 2025 11:46 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

These are very cool... I am unfamiliar with these programs.  I really don't need new programs to play with... I'm already down the rabbit hole with NightCafé.

Dec 03, 2025 04:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Alan May there's more room in the rabbit hole. What's eerie is when I uploaded a photo of Larry and me to Grok. It turned it into a video where we spoke. I've done a few others just for fun but it's like a cross between a video and the pictures that moved in Harry Potter. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:48 AM
Alan May

I'm unfamiliar with Grok... I'll have to check it out.

Dec 03, 2025 01:28 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

Oh Wow that last one is totally AMAZING. I need to try this Kathy but doubt I can be so creative!

Dec 03, 2025 04:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 you don't have to be...AI will work with your prompts. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:48 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Your post this morning has my creative juices flowing and we need to talk soon. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Dec 03, 2025 04:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin give me a jingle!!! Would love to help. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:49 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

AI works wonders with design!  I don't know much about the other platforms since Grok seems to deliver all that I need, haha.

Dec 03, 2025 04:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I like experimenting with them. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:49 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Excellent! It really is a lot of fun to see what can be done. How many attempts were you allowed with Gemini?

Dec 03, 2025 04:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I think maybe 4. I went back later and was able to create the evening sky. 

 

    

 

Dec 03, 2025 11:52 AM
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,
What fun! I went down that rabbit hole a bit yesterday but haven't posted anything yet. 

Dec 03, 2025 05:30 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams it didn't take me long to do it but my foot was stuck in the rabbit hole. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Kathy. 

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Dec 03, 2025 06:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Roy Kelley And hello to Chef Dolores.

Dec 03, 2025 11:53 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Loved your dabbling in NanoBanana. The winter scene you created is awesome and you took it to the next level by putting your photo in Grok! Well done!

Dec 03, 2025 06:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I'm having fun with Grok but I like Gemini as well. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:53 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Well done, what a fun prompt with the snow. Clever how the staging of the rooms turns out.

Dec 03, 2025 07:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 Thank you. I wish I'd had this when I was staging vacant properties. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:54 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I went to an Ai class yesterday for CE. Interesting. I think I might try GROK pay service out. 

Dec 03, 2025 07:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty have fun with it!!!!  Let me know if you like it. 

Dec 03, 2025 11:54 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, you are doing quite well.   We have our own winter wonderland here today after a few inches of snow!

Dec 03, 2025 03:12 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox you finally got the snow you wanted!!!! yea!!

Dec 03, 2025 04:29 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy excellent job.  I particularly like the one you added the snow.  ☺️

Dec 03, 2025 04:05 PM
Kathy Streib

Thanks George Souto quick and easy and as I said...probably the only way I'll see snow here.

Dec 03, 2025 04:30 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh WOW! I love that last one! I did not try Grok but, will definitely do that before Sunday! Thank you for sharing, Kathy. What a fun exercise this one has been!

Dec 03, 2025 09:51 PM
Kathy Streib

Debe Maxwell, CRS I'm still having fun with it. 

Dec 04, 2025 10:58 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great results. I have had some luck with Bing, but lately my requests are denied due to being "inappropriate" requests. Trust me, my requests are not at all inappropriate. For example:  asking it to put a shirt on a pic of my grandson because in the original pic he doesn't have a shirt on. Isn't that the exact opposite of an inappropriate request??

Dec 04, 2025 12:29 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a fun and insightful share, Kathy Streib! The way you walked us through the prompts and outcomes makes the whole process feel approachable, and it’s great to see how creative tools can spark fresh ideas 🙂 Thanks for passing along such useful takeaways!

Dec 04, 2025 12:51 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib You are so amazing. I am going to try my hand at this today. You really have learned so much. I hope I can accomplish half as much as you have. I hope Praful Thakkar  is coming back again  

Dec 05, 2025 08:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I wish you could hear my roaring laughter Kathy Streib before I read that you uploaded a photo to Grok, I knew it was going to be there. 

Great job - a fun assignment this week.

Dec 05, 2025 03:00 PM