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Real Estate Agent

ServiceAT RISK DECLINING

Facilitates property buying, selling, and renting by connecting clients with listings and handling transactions.

2yr viability
68
5yr viability
52
10yr viability
38
Workforce 10yr
22
0255075100workforce 22%68%52%38%2 YR5 YR10 YR
Solid line: viability (100 = safe from AI). Dashed: workforce remaining. Method: 8-lens automation model. Full methodology →
Analysis
Online platforms and AI-powered property matching are disintermediating traditional agents. The DOJ/NAR settlement accelerated commission compression. Top agents with strong networks survive, but the total agent count will decline.
Pressures
Platform disintermediationHIGH
Commission compression post-settlementHIGH
Protections
Trust & local networks for top agentsMED
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