SOC 41-9021
Real Estate Brokers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ63/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ49,590
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$72K
$37K โ $167K
Projected Growth
๐+3.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Real Estate Brokers face a risk score of 63/100 โ 19 points above the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $72K ($26K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 63/100, Real Estate Brokers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 49,590 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building long-term client relationships and trust and in-person product demonstrations and hands-on experience to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Real Estate Brokers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-powered product recommendation engines
E-commerce automation reducing in-store sales staff
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building long-term client relationships and trust
In-person product demonstrations and hands-on experience
Resolving novel customer complaints with empathy
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Web page creation and editing software
Geographic information system
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 59% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 69% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 65% |