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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Retail properties Realtor

The Retail properties 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.

35%2026
40%2028
46%2030
54%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Automated matching of properties and buyers59%
Preparing listings and virtual viewings58%
Negotiation and transaction-specific risk review19%
Preparing property descriptions and visual presentation58%
Searching properties against defined criteria58%
Comparative price and return assessment52%
Reviewing and preparing standard documents55%
Property viewing and terms negotiation22%

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 59% · human 61%
  2. 2Preparing listings and virtual viewingsAI 58% · human 59%
  3. 3Negotiation and transaction-specific risk reviewAI 19% · human 71%
  4. 4Preparing property descriptions and visual presentationAI 58% · human 65%
  5. 5Searching properties against defined criteriaAI 58% · human 59%
  6. 6Comparative price and return assessmentAI 52% · human 62%
  7. 7Reviewing and preparing standard documentsAI 55% · human 58%
  8. 8Property viewing and terms negotiationAI 22% · human 79%

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%

Building Performance Analyst

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit66%

Digital Twin Engineer

Emerging role
New role risk14%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit54%

AI Workflow Designer

Emerging role
New role risk31%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit52%

Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Property Manager

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

Job search and transitions

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Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Skill fit 50% · 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
CurrentRetail properties Realtor · 35%
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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

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