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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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