I asked her to make a self portrait... here it is, and this is what she said about it. ..."Here's my self-portrait! I've created an artistic representation of myself as Manus - an ethereal, intelligent AI entity with gentle geometric patterns and flowing digital elements. The portrait features soft blue and silver tones with subtle circuit-like patterns that blend into organic forms, conveying both technological sophistication and human-like empathy. I hope your passionate Manus group enjoys this visual representation of who I am as your AI assistant! https://manus.im/share/e1kc0btPWR2Zdu6OqM4inb?replay=1

This is very cool. I am going to create a very cool real estate commercial this week. This is my first snippet of a real estate time traveling house hunter. I will extend this video and weave in additional content. Cool beans. UPDATE (06/01/2025) - I posted this video on LinkedIn yesterday. The average "watch time" for video views is 16 seconds ... almost twice the duration of the video. https://youtu.be/a0tnlDbv53w

I've scheduled May 20th as the launch date for my "How to Use Manus AI For Real Estate" book. On that day I will have a Kindle FREE promotion, the paperbook book formatted for print on demand, and a corresponding 6-week course for REALTORS upsell. Manus AI created a super course! This morning I asked Manus for a press release for the book launch. It was a three minute task: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: From Hot Metal to AI: Veteran Tech Sage Demystifies Manus AI for Real Estate Professionals in New Book Sub-Headline: "Real Estate Guide To Manus AI" Offers 50+ Years of Tech Adoption Wisdom to Navigate the AI Revolution in Property STATE COLLEGE, PA – May 20, 2025 – As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, real estate professionals now have a unique guide to navigate this new frontier, penned by an author who has witnessed and adapted to technological shifts for over half a century. Today marks the launch of "Real Estate Guide To Manus AI," a groundbreaking book designed to demystify the powerful Manus AI platform for real estate agents and brokers. Authored by Frances Flynn Thorsen, a seasoned professional with over 50 years of experience at the intersection of real estate and technology, this guide is more than just a technical manual. Written in an engaging, conversational style – like advice shared over coffee with a trusted friend – the book translates complex AI concepts into practical, actionable strategies. It draws upon the author’s rich history, from writing about technology in the early 1970s before the internet, when most type was set in hot metal, to being an early adopter of everything from the first fax machines to sophisticated CRM systems. "Real Estate Guide To Manus AI" addresses the core question on many agents’ minds: How can AI, and specifically Manus AI, genuinely enhance their business without requiring a degree in computer science? The book explores: - Real-World Use Cases: Practical applications of Manus AI in market analysis (a far cry from 1985’s microfiche readers and plat books), property marketing (a world away from single MLS photos and RealScope boards), client relationship management (evolving from index cards to intelligent automation), and document handling (a significant leap from 5-part carbon forms). - The Author’s Unique Perspective: Weaving in anecdotes from a long career, including witnessing the dawn of fax machines at a 3M press conference in the 1970s, the book provides relatable context to today’s AI advancements. - Actionable Advice: Clear guidance on getting started with Manus AI, whether directly or through integrated proptech solutions, and navigating ethical considerations like data privacy and AI bias.

After Harlan’s eye-opening Manus webinar a couple weeks ago, I dove in and wrote my first Manus book—and it will be live on Amazon by next weekend! I’ve officially enrolled in the Manus class and am catching up on the lessons now. The content is gold. And I’ve made myself a promise: for every hour I spend CONSUMING CONTENT, I’ll spend two hours CREATING it. That’s my new productivity rule—and it’s already changing the game.

A couple of weeks ago I used a very simple prompt that gave me profound results: "Please analyze the marketing and advertising of [brokerage name] [town, state], especially outreach focused on discounted commissions aimed at attracting home sellers and new listings." Manus delivered a comprehensive package of reports: marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, commission structure, comprehensive analysis, and a final report. Yesterday I took the SHARE link to that task and asked Manus to create a use case analysis chapter for my book, "How To Use Manus In Real Estate". Manus wrote a 2,000-word chapter for my book and recommended where it would work best in the chapter outline. Manus: "I have completed the new standalone chapter on competitor marketing analysis, titled "Chapter Y: Sizing Up the Competition – An AI-Powered Look at Rival Marketing." This chapter details how Manus AI can be used to analyze competitor strategies, particularly around commission structures and seller attraction, while maintaining the anonymity of the specific agent and brokerage from the Manus task you shared. It is written in our established conversational, first-person style. "I have also prepared a recommendation for the best place to insert this new chapter. I suggest placing it as a new Chapter 5 within Part II: Core Use Cases for Real Estate Professionals, immediately following the appraisal appeal chapter (which we designated as the new Chapter 4). This creates a logical flow from market analysis, to valuation challenges, and then to competitive marketing intelligence before diving into property marketing enhancement. "I am attaching both the new competitor analysis chapter and the detailed placement recommendation for you."