Occupation · 2026 assessment

Commercial Real Estate Broker

The Commercial Real Estate Broker role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

31%2026
37%2028
43%2030
52%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Automated matching of properties and buyers55%
Preparing listings and virtual viewings54%
Negotiation and transaction-specific risk review15%
Preparing property descriptions and visual presentation54%
Searching properties against defined criteria54%
Comparative price and return assessment48%
Reviewing and preparing standard documents51%
Property viewing and terms negotiation18%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Automated matching of properties and buyersAI 55% · human 65%
  2. 2Preparing listings and virtual viewingsAI 54% · human 63%
  3. 3Negotiation and transaction-specific risk reviewAI 15% · human 75%
  4. 4Preparing property descriptions and visual presentationAI 54% · human 69%
  5. 5Searching properties against defined criteriaAI 54% · human 63%
  6. 6Comparative price and return assessmentAI 48% · human 66%
  7. 7Reviewing and preparing standard documentsAI 51% · human 62%
  8. 8Property viewing and terms negotiationAI 18% · human 83%

Why technology can change this work

  • algorithmic valuation and automated matching reduce property-search work
  • property search, valuation and listing preparation can be automated
  • virtual tours reduce routine viewings
  • documents and transaction checks move to digital services

What protects the occupation

  • property inspection and discovery of hidden transaction risks
  • client trust in a high-value infrequent transaction
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • negotiation between parties with different interests
  • local knowledge of properties, neighborhoods and hidden risks

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$6 750per month
2035$9 100scenario estimate
2026: $6 75020262027: $7 00020272028: $7 20020282029: $7 45020292030: $7 70020302031: $8 00020312032: $8 25020322033: $8 55020332034: $8 80020342035: $9 1002035
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Skills you already have

  • property presentation
  • transaction-term negotiation
  • transaction negotiation
  • client-needs assessment
  • market and property knowledge
  • document coordination

Skills to build

  • digital property valuation
  • virtual viewings
  • real-estate market analytics
  • digital transaction coordination
  • smart-building technology
  • property investment analysis
CurrentCommercial Real Estate Broker · 31%
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Keepproperty presentation · transaction-term negotiation · transaction negotiation
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Adddigital property valuation · virtual viewings · real-estate market analytics

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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