ISCO-08 3334
Real estate agents and property managers
85.9%
ADI · 89th of 433 · 95% interval 78.5–92.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 85.9% of the task time of real estate agents and property managers, and finish 3.1% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full85.9%
89th of 433 · interval 78.5–92.4
ADI3 · full delegation3.1%
103rd of 433 · interval 0.0–7.8
ADIs · share of time54.2%
96th of 433 · interval 50.3–57.8
Evidence95
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 2.9%L1Augmentation · 11.2%L2Partial delegation · 82.8%L3Full delegation · 3.1%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
95 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.Real Estate Brokers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.Real Estate Brokers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.Real Estate Brokers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 65 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.Real Estate Brokers | 2.3% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.Real Estate Brokers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 10 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.Real Estate Brokers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.Real Estate Brokers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.Real Estate Brokers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Rent properties or manage rental properties.Real Estate Brokers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.Real Estate Brokers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.0 h | Accountability |
| Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.Real Estate Brokers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 80 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area.Real Estate Brokers | 1.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Trust and care |
| Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.1 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.Real Estate Brokers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Arrange for financing of property purchases.Real Estate Brokers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers.Real Estate Brokers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 58 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.1 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.Real Estate Brokers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met.Real Estate Brokers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 7.0 h | Access to systems |
| Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.Real Estate Sales Agents | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.Real Estate Sales Agents | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.8 h | Trust and care |
| Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Appraise properties to determine loan values.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.Real Estate Sales Agents | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.8 h | Accountability |
| Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.Real Estate Sales Agents | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.Real Estate Sales Agents | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.Real Estate Sales Agents | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 5.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 52 min | Trust and care |
| Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 10 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 12 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.Real Estate Sales Agents · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Formulate pricing policies on merchandise according to profitability requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine merchandise to ensure correct pricing and display, and that it functions as advertised.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Coordinate sales promotion activities, such as preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Visit retailers and sales representatives to promote products and gather information.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Plan and prepare work schedules, and assign employees to specific duties.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to determine product condition.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inventory stock and reorder when inventories drop to specified levels.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare sales and inventory reports for management and budget departments.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Attend company meetings to exchange product information and coordinate work activities with other departments.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.8 h | Trust and care |
| Analyze details of sales territories to assess their growth potential and to set quotas.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Hire, train, and evaluate personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare rental or lease agreements, specifying charges and payment procedures for use of machinery, tools, or other items.First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 85.9% | 80 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.457 | 70 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.085 | 81 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 69.679 | 64 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.305 | 67 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.236 | 88 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (33)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting associate professionals 3313 | 100.0 | |
| Credit and loans officers 3312 | 98.2 | |
| Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals 3314 | 97.5 | |
| Insurance representatives 3321 | 97.0 | |
| Medical secretaries 3344 | 96.4 | |
| Office supervisors 3341 | 92.5 | |
| Commercial sales representatives 3322 | 91.8 | |
| Government tax and excise officials 3352 | 91.7 | |
| Business services agents not elsewhere classified 3339 | 91.6 | |
| Securities and finance dealers and brokers 3311 | 91.1 | |
| Legal secretaries 3342 | 90.5 | |
| Buyers 3323 | 89.0 |
Dashed line: real estate agents and property managers (85.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Real estate agents and property managers (ISCO-08 3334), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3334
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Real estate agents and property managers (ISCO-08 3334)}
}Machine-readable
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