Looking for EliseAI
in the UK? You need Sift.
EliseAI is the market-leading AI for US apartment leasing — 28 of the top 30 US multifamily operators use it. But it's built for American rental markets, not UK estate agency. Sift does the same job for UK property: 24/7 AI qualification with the signals that actually matter here.
Written by Sift. EliseAI data from public sources and G2 reviews as of May 2026.
US property AI asks the wrong questions for UK transactions
EliseAI was built for US multifamily apartment leasing — a market where tenants apply for rentals, landlords check credit scores, and the biggest question is "is this person eligible to rent?" That's fundamentally different from UK residential sales qualification, where the critical signals are:
None of these signals exist in US leasing AI tools. EliseAI has never needed to understand "chain-free" — there's no concept of a property chain in American real estate.
UK-native AI lead qualification for estate agents. Built specifically to understand British property transactions — chain status, DIP/AIP, buyer schemes, and GDPR consent before any personal data is collected.
US multifamily AI leasing assistant. Handles apartment rental inquiries, tour scheduling, lease renewals, and resident communications for large US apartment operators. 28 of the top 30 US multifamily operators are customers.
How they compare for UK estate agents
| Feature | Sift | EliseAI |
|---|---|---|
| UK MARKET FIT | ||
| Built for UK property market | Yes — UK estate agency focus | No — US multifamily apartments only |
| Chain status qualification | Yes — primary scoring signal | No concept exists in US leasing |
| Decision in Principle (DIP/AIP) | Yes — DIP vs AIP vs exploring | US has pre-qualification; DIP doesn't exist |
| Cash buyer disambiguation | Yes — immediate vs subject-to-sale | Not applicable to US apartment leasing |
| Help to Buy / Shared Ownership | Yes — flagged in lead record | US-only scheme knowledge |
| UK GDPR / ICO compliance | Built in — consent gate + audit trail | US compliance only (CCPA focus) |
| PRODUCT & PRICING | ||
| Self-serve installation | Yes — one script tag, 10 minutes | Enterprise onboarding project |
| Entry price | £149/month | ~$30,000–70,000/year minimum |
| Free trial | 14-day, no card | Enterprise demo process |
| Works with UK estate agent CRMs | Leads in dashboard · CSV export · Zapier / outbound webhook (Growth/Scale) (native CRM integrations on roadmap) | US PMS integrations only (Yardi, RealPage) |
| Voice channel | Planned Phase 3 | Yes — AI voice calls |
| Lettings lifecycle management | Inbound qualification only | Full leasing lifecycle (tours to renewal) |
EliseAI data from public sources and G2 reviews as of May 2026. Enterprise pricing is an estimate.
What EliseAI proves
EliseAI's scale is the best proof of concept for what Sift is building. The model works.
of the top 30 US multifamily operators use EliseAI — confirming AI qualification works at scale in property markets
of leasing conversations automated — proving AI can handle the full qualification journey without human intervention
US apartment units touch EliseAI — the addressable market for qualified lead AI in property is enormous
The gap for UK agents: EliseAI has no UK presence and no plans to localise. UK property transactions require fundamentally different qualification signals that would need a full rebuild of their AI logic. Sift is built natively for the UK market — it's what EliseAI would be if it were built for British estate agency rather than American apartments.
The UK signals that Sift captures — and EliseAI doesn't know
These are the questions that determine whether a UK viewing is worth booking.
Chain status
The most predictive signal of transaction speed in the UK. A chain-free buyer can complete in weeks; a buyer whose sale has just fallen through might complete never. Sift asks one follow-up question that distinguishes "chain-free" from "I need to sell first."
Decision in Principle (DIP)
The UK mortgage pre-approval process. A DIP (or AIP — Agreement in Principle) from a lender means a buyer has been credit-checked and approved up to a specific amount. "I've spoken to a broker" is not the same thing. Sift asks specifically about DIP status.
Cash buyer verification
"Cash buyer" in the UK describes anyone who says they don't need a mortgage — which could mean genuinely mortgage-free, or waiting to sell their own property first. The follow-up question Sift asks ("is your cash available immediately, or do you need to sell first?") changes the lead score entirely.
Government scheme eligibility
Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, and First Homes scheme buyers can only purchase specific eligible properties, have price caps, and need specialist solicitors. Flagging this before the first viewing saves negotiator time on properties that don't fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a UK alternative to Elise AI?
Yes. Sift is purpose-built for UK estate agents. It provides the same 24/7 AI lead qualification that EliseAI offers for US apartments, but with UK-specific buyer signals — chain status, DIP/AIP, cash buyer verification, government scheme eligibility — and UK GDPR compliance. Leads land in the Sift dashboard — export via CSV, or connect to 6,000+ apps via Zapier or forward leads to any URL via outbound webhook (Growth/Scale). Native CRM integrations are on the roadmap.
What does EliseAI do?
EliseAI is an AI leasing assistant for US multifamily apartment communities. It automates lead follow-up, tour scheduling, and tenant qualification for US apartment buildings. It is not designed for UK residential property sales or lettings.
Why doesn't EliseAI work for UK estate agents?
EliseAI is built for US apartment leasing. It doesn't understand chain status, Decision in Principle (DIP), Agreement in Principle (AIP), cash buyer disambiguation, Help to Buy or shared ownership eligibility, or UK GDPR requirements. It's focused on US multifamily PMS workflows (Yardi, RealPage), not UK estate agency.
How quickly can I set up Sift?
Sift installs with a single script tag on your website. Most agencies are live in under 10 minutes. A 14-day free trial is available — no card required.
What does Sift cost?
Sift starts at £149/month (Starter), £299/month (Growth), and £549/month (Scale). All plans include website chat, UK buyer qualification, lead scoring, the Sift dashboard and CSV export. Outbound webhook forwarding is included on Growth and Scale. 14-day free trial — no card required.
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