Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricReal Estate Sales AgentsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Risk Score31.2%31.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile45th45th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$56,320$66,780
Employment191K1.3M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Far Vision
Computers and Electronics
Psychology
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Customer and Personal Service
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Real Estate Sales Agents

32%

total discount

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Real Estate Sales Agents

5 of 15 at risk
86%Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
85%Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
69%Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
68%Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
51%Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

6 of 15 at risk
88%Forward orders to manufacturers.
69%Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
68%Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
67%Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
57%Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.

Wage Comparison

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earns +$10,460(+19%) vs Real Estate Sales Agents
Real Estate Sales AgentsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
10th
$31,940$37,860
25th
$38,940$49,040
Median
$56,320$66,780
75th
$85,440$97,570
90th
$125,140$134,470

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Real Estate Sales Agents20282035
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products20282035
20242030203520402045

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Real Estate Sales Agents.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Real Estate Sales Agents

$38,759

from $56,320

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

$46,011

from $66,780

After adjusting for AI risk, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products offers $7,252 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Real

0

Unique to Sales

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Real Estate Sales AgentsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products