Real Estate Sales Agents
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 2 of 33 tasks
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.8% of the role's time · $631M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.1% of the role's time · $145M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $855M · waiting on a check
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $702M
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $674M
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.1% of the role's time · $666M
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $660M · waiting on a check
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $657M
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.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $638M
Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $580M · waiting on a check
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.3% of the role's time · $570M
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $568M · waiting on a check
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.1% of the role's time · $540M
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $539M
Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $508M
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $508M
Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $495M
Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $494M
Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $409M
Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $395M
Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $298M
Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $283M
Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.9% of the role's time · $252M
Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $234M
Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $185M
Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $138M
Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $126M · waiting on a check
Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.8% of the role's time · $102M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $90.5M
Appraise properties to determine loan values.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $82.8M
Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $65.3M
Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $58.8M
Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $17.9M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 153,740 | $10.4B | $611M | $0 |
| Residential Building Construction | 10,480 | $1.1B | $63.2M | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 3320 | $315M | $18.6M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2520 | $244M | $14.4M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2850 | $209M | $12.3M | $0 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1190 | $160M | $9.4M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1780 | $137M | $8.1M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1600 | $134M | $7.9M | $0 |
| Land Subdivision | 1000 | $102M | $6.0M | $0 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 1070 | $84.4M | $5.0M | $0 |