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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Short-term rentals Realtor

The Short-term rentals Realtor 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.

37%2026
42%2028
48%2030
56%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Automated matching of properties and buyers61%
Preparing listings and virtual viewings60%
Negotiation and transaction-specific risk review20%
Preparing property descriptions and visual presentation60%
Searching properties against defined criteria60%
Comparative price and return assessment54%
Reviewing and preparing standard documents57%
Property viewing and terms negotiation23%

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 61% · human 59%
  2. 2Preparing listings and virtual viewingsAI 60% · human 57%
  3. 3Negotiation and transaction-specific risk reviewAI 20% · human 69%
  4. 4Preparing property descriptions and visual presentationAI 60% · human 63%
  5. 5Searching properties against defined criteriaAI 60% · human 57%
  6. 6Comparative price and return assessmentAI 54% · human 60%
  7. 7Reviewing and preparing standard documentsAI 57% · human 56%
  8. 8Property viewing and terms negotiationAI 23% · human 77%

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 200per month
2035$8 400scenario estimate
2026: $6 20020262027: $6 40020272028: $6 65020282029: $6 85020292030: $7 10020302031: $7 35020312032: $7 60020322033: $7 85020332034: $8 10020342035: $8 4002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

Realtor

Established resilient role
New role risk40%
DemandMediumDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

Digital Twin Engineer

Emerging role
New role risk14%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit56%

AI Workflow Designer

Emerging role
New role risk31%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit54%

Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit52%

Property Manager

Established resilient role
New role risk29%
DemandMediumDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit79%

Customer Success Manager

Established resilient role
New role risk30%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit64%

Job search and transitions

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Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Skill fit 52% · risk 22%

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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
CurrentShort-term rentals Realtor · 37%
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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

Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.

World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.