Real Geeks vs ACE for FUB teams: Real Geeks bundles an IDX agent website, a built-in CRM, lead generation, and its Geek AI lead-engagement feature — built for agents establishing their digital presence from scratch, which means replacing Follow Up Boss. ACE instead adds an AI agent layer inside the FUB you already run, making your existing CRM more capable without a migration. Real Geeks is a website-plus-CRM-plus-leads platform you move onto; ACE upgrades the CRM you already have.
What is Real Geeks?
Real Geeks is a real estate technology platform that bundles three things together: an IDX-powered agent website, a built-in CRM for managing leads, and lead generation tools. Their target customer is the agent or team that needs to build (or rebuild) their digital presence from the ground up — website, lead capture, and follow-up all in one subscription.
Real Geeks has also introduced Geek AI, an AI-powered lead engagement feature built into their platform that automates initial outreach to new leads inside the Real Geeks CRM.
Real Geeks publishes their pricing at realgeeks.com/real-geeks-pricing. Their model bundles the IDX website, CRM, and platform access into a monthly fee, with additional per-agent charges for team members.
Real Geeks pricing and features vs ACE for FUB teams
| Feature | Real Geeks | ACE for FUB teams |
|---|---|---|
| Platform type | IDX website + CRM + lead gen bundle | AI agent layer for Follow Up Boss |
| CRM | Full CRM included (Real Geeks CRM) | Uses your existing FUB — no separate CRM |
| IDX website | ✅ Included in bundle | Not included — keep your existing site |
| Lead generation | Google PPC + organic IDX leads | Lead scoring and follow-up only — no lead gen |
| AI lead engagement | Geek AI (automated initial outreach in Real Geeks CRM) | ai_engine_get_contact_score — priority scoring across all FUB contacts |
| Speed-to-lead monitoring | Not publicly documented | ai_engine_get_speed_to_lead_status — flags leads outside 5-minute window |
| Fair Housing compliance scan | Not publicly documented | scan_message_for_compliance — scans outbound messages pre-send |
| Pipeline health analysis | Not publicly documented | pipeline-health-check — stage distribution and stuck-deal analysis |
| Revenue-at-risk surfacing | Not publicly documented | ai_engine_get_revenue_at_risk — stalled deals by commission value |
| Voice chat (AI) | Not publicly documented | ElevenLabs WebRTC voice — ACE Pro plan, FUB-context-aware |
| Claude + ChatGPT Connectors | Not available | ✅ Available — MCP server connects FUB to Claude Desktop / ChatGPT |
| Free plan | Not available | ✅ Free plan available |
| FUB compatibility | Separate platform — FUB agents would run two CRMs | Built for FUB — adds AI without replacing your CRM |
ACE tool names verified against production code. Real Geeks feature claims sourced from their public product documentation. "Not publicly documented" means the feature was not found in Real Geeks' published marketing or documentation at the time of writing — not that it doesn't exist.
Real Geeks pricing — what the model covers
Real Geeks publishes their pricing publicly at realgeeks.com/real-geeks-pricing. Their pricing bundles the IDX website, CRM access, and platform tools into a single monthly fee, with additional per-agent seat charges as a team grows.
The important framing: Real Geeks pricing covers a full platform bundle — website hosting, IDX data feed licensing, CRM, and lead management. Comparing Real Geeks pricing to ACE pricing isn't apples-to-apples because they solve different problems. Real Geeks replaces (or provides from scratch) a website, CRM, and lead generation. ACE adds AI intelligence to a CRM you already run.
If you already pay for Follow Up Boss, adding Real Geeks would mean paying for a second CRM you don't need. That's the question FUB teams should ask before evaluating Real Geeks pricing.
Real Geeks reviews — what agents say
Real Geeks has established reviews on G2, Capterra, and Google. Common themes in published reviews include: agents appreciate the IDX website quality and the lead capture tools; teams note that the CRM is functional but simpler than dedicated CRMs like Follow Up Boss; the bundled pricing is viewed as good value for agents who need a website and basic CRM in one subscription.
For teams already running Follow Up Boss, the consistent theme is the same: Real Geeks' CRM capabilities overlap with — and are generally seen as weaker than — FUB. The website and IDX data feed are the real differentiators.
When Real Geeks is the right choice: Teams building their digital presence from scratch who need an IDX website, lead capture, and a basic CRM in a single bundled subscription. Solo agents starting out who don't have an existing CRM or website and want one platform to manage all three. Teams specifically looking for bundled Google PPC management with their website.
When ACE is the right choice: Teams that already run Follow Up Boss and want to add AI scoring, compliance scanning, speed-to-lead monitoring, and pipeline analysis — without replacing the CRM they already know, migrating data, or rebuilding their website. ACE is an add-on for FUB, not a replacement platform.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does Real Geeks cost?
Real Geeks publishes their pricing at realgeeks.com/real-geeks-pricing. Their model bundles an IDX website, CRM, and platform tools into a monthly fee, with additional per-agent charges for team members. Verify current rates directly at their pricing page.
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What is Real Geeks CRM and how does it compare to Follow Up Boss?
Real Geeks CRM is the contact management component built into the Real Geeks platform. It handles lead intake, basic pipelines, and follow-up reminders for teams using the full Real Geeks stack. Follow Up Boss is a dedicated CRM with deeper action plan automation, team accountability, and a more robust integration ecosystem. FUB teams who add ACE get AI scoring, compliance scanning, and pipeline intelligence on top of FUB's existing feature set.
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Does Real Geeks have AI?
Yes. Real Geeks has introduced Geek AI, an AI-powered lead engagement feature inside the Real Geeks platform. Geek AI automates initial follow-up messages for new leads within their CRM. ACE is a separate product that works specifically inside Follow Up Boss, with different AI capabilities: lead scoring, speed-to-lead monitoring, Fair Housing compliance scanning, and pipeline health analysis.
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Can I use Real Geeks and Follow Up Boss together?
Some teams use Real Geeks for their IDX website and lead capture while running Follow Up Boss as their primary CRM. In that setup, leads captured on the Real Geeks website can be forwarded into FUB via its email parser or API integration. ACE then adds AI intelligence to those leads once they're in FUB. However, running both platforms means paying for two systems — most FUB teams evaluate whether they need the Real Geeks website or can use a simpler IDX solution.
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