Market overview
The global real estate brokerage market is worth USD 281 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 449 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Residential is the largest by property segment.
| Scope | Commissions and fees earned by brokerages for arranging the sale and lease of residential and commercial property, including agent networks and online brokerages. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 270 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 281 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 449 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 33.8 million transactions |
| Volume 2036 | 46.6 million transactions |
| Average price 2026 | USD 8,305 per transaction |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Real Estate Brokerage market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 281 bn |
| 2027 | USD 294 bn |
| 2028 | USD 308 bn |
| 2029 | USD 323 bn |
| 2030 | USD 339 bn |
| 2031 | USD 355 bn |
| 2032 | USD 372 bn |
| 2033 | USD 390 bn |
| 2034 | USD 409 bn |
| 2035 | USD 428 bn |
| 2036 | USD 449 bn |
Real Estate Brokerage market segmentation
By property
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 78.0% | 76.4% | USD 219 bn | 4.6% |
| Offices | 12.0% | 11.8% | USD 33.7 bn | 4.6% |
| Industrial retail and other commercial | 10.0% | 11.8% | USD 28.1 bn | 6.6% |
By transaction
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 75.0% | 72.8% | USD 211 bn | 4.5% |
| Leasing | 15.0% | 16.0% | USD 42.1 bn | 5.5% |
| Advisory and other fees | 10.0% | 11.2% | USD 28.1 bn | 6.0% |
By channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise networks | 50.0% | 40.6% | USD 140 bn | 2.6% |
| Independent and in-house brokers | 32.0% | 28.6% | USD 89.9 bn | 3.6% |
| Online and hybrid brokerages | 18.0% | 30.8% | USD 50.5 bn | 10.6% |
By commission model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage commission | 68.0% | 60.0% | USD 191 bn | 3.5% |
| Flat fee | 18.0% | 22.0% | USD 50.5 bn | 6.9% |
| Tiered and hybrid fee | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 39.3 bn | 7.5% |
By client type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals and households | 56.0% | 51.0% | USD 157 bn | 3.8% |
| Institutional investors and corporates | 28.0% | 31.0% | USD 78.6 bn | 5.9% |
| Developers | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 44.9 bn | 6.0% |
Top 25 countries for real estate brokerage by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 80.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 107 bn | 38.0% | USD 156 bn | 3.9% |
| 2 | China | USD 39.3 bn | 14.0% | USD 66.4 bn | 5.4% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 14.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 21.5 bn | 4.4% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 11.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 15.7 bn | 3.4% |
| 5 | France | USD 11.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 17.1 bn | 4.3% |
| 6 | Canada | USD 11.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 17.1 bn | 4.3% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 8.4 bn | 3.0% | USD 13.0 bn | 4.5% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 8.4 bn | 3.0% | USD 13.5 bn | 4.8% |
| 9 | India | USD 8.4 bn | 3.0% | USD 24.7 bn | 11.3% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 7.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 11.7 bn | 5.2% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 6.7 bn | 2.4% | USD 10.9 bn | 4.9% |
| 12 | South Korea | USD 4.7 bn | 1.7% | USD 7.5 bn | 4.9% |
| 13 | Netherlands | USD 3.7 bn | 1.3% | USD 6.1 bn | 5.0% |
| 14 | Brazil | USD 3.2 bn | 1.1% | USD 5.7 bn | 6.0% |
| 15 | Mexico | USD 2.8 bn | 1.0% | USD 5.0 bn | 5.9% |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | USD 2.6 bn | 0.9% | USD 4.5 bn | 5.9% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 2.3 bn | 0.8% | USD 3.8 bn | 4.9% |
| 18 | Switzerland | USD 2.2 bn | 0.8% | USD 3.5 bn | 4.9% |
| 19 | Sweden | USD 2.0 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.3 bn | 4.9% |
| 20 | Hong Kong | USD 1.9 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.1 bn | 5.0% |
| 21 | Thailand | USD 1.8 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.2 bn | 5.9% |
| 22 | New Zealand | USD 1.7 bn | 0.6% | USD 2.8 bn | 5.0% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 1.7 bn | 0.6% | USD 2.7 bn | 5.0% |
| 24 | Ireland | USD 1.6 bn | 0.6% | USD 2.6 bn | 5.0% |
| 25 | Turkey | USD 1.5 bn | 0.6% | USD 2.7 bn | 5.9% |
| Rest of world | USD 14.3 bn | 5.1% | USD 24.5 bn | 5.6% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- CBRE
- JLL
- Cushman and Wakefield
- Colliers
- Savills
- Knight Frank
- Newmark
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Compass
- eXp World Holdings
- RE/MAX
- KE Holdings
- Keller Williams
- HomeServices of America
- Anywhere Real Estate
- Engel & Voelkers
- Sotheby's International Realty
- Redfin
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Douglas Elliman
- Fathom Holdings
- Real Brokerage
- NoBroker
- Square Yards
- Anarock Property Consultants
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the real estate brokerage market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by property, by transaction, by channel, by commission model, by client type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the real estate brokerage market?
The global real estate brokerage market is estimated at USD 270 bn in 2025 and USD 281 bn in 2026.
How fast will the real estate brokerage market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 449 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 168 bn.
Which country is the largest market for real estate brokerage?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 107 bn in 2026, 38.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 57.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 11.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which real estate brokerage segment is largest?
In the by property split, Residential is the largest segment with 78.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading real estate brokerage companies?
Global leaders include CBRE, JLL, Cushman and Wakefield, Colliers.
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