Why Real Estate Stays Fragmented on Purpose

In this episode, Matthew Schneider, Founder and CEO of Building Inc., explores how trusted data, blockchain, and AI are transforming the real estate industry. Learn why data verification is becoming the foundation of faster transactions, better investment decisions, and more transparent property operations. Matthew also shares his vision for tokenization, digital infrastructure, and the future of real estate innovation.

Key Topics• Data organization and verification in real estate• Building trust through digital infrastructure• The hidden costs of poor property data• AI, governance, and the importance of trusted information• Blockchain applications in real estate• Understanding tokenization and asset liquidity• Digital twins, BIM, and the future of property management• How transparency can increase property value and investor confidence

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Building Inc.05:15 The Importance of Data Verification09:16 Understanding the Cost of Doing Business13:41 Budgeting for Building Inc.17:19 The Role of Trust in Real Estate Data21:11 Verification Processes in Real Estate25:27 Tokenization and Its Impact on Real Estate29:55 Building the Future of Real Estate