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Real Estate Brokerage Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

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.

USD 281 bnMarket size 2026
USD 449 bnForecast 2036
4.8%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

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.

ScopeCommissions and fees earned by brokerages for arranging the sale and lease of residential and commercial property, including agent networks and online brokerages.
IndustryServices and Utilities
Value 2025USD 270 bn
Value 2026USD 281 bn
Value 2036USD 449 bn
CAGR 2026-20364.8%
Volume 202633.8 million transactions
Volume 203646.6 million transactions
Average price 2026USD 8,305 per transaction
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Real Estate Brokerage market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global real estate brokerage market is forecast to grow from USD 281 bn in 2026 to USD 449 bn by 2036, a rise of 60%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.8%
Real Estate Brokerage market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 270 bn; 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. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.8%.2025281 bn2026355 bn2031449 bn20364.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 281 bn
2027USD 294 bn
2028USD 308 bn
2029USD 323 bn
2030USD 339 bn
2031USD 355 bn
2032USD 372 bn
2033USD 390 bn
2034USD 409 bn
2035USD 428 bn
2036USD 449 bn

Real Estate Brokerage market segmentation

By property

Exhibit 2Residential is the largest segment by property, with 78.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by property
Real Estate Brokerage market share by property, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by property. Residential: 78.0%; Offices: 12.0%; Industrial retail and other commercial: 10.0%.Residential78.0%Offices12.0%Industrial retail and other commercial10.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Residential78.0%76.4%USD 219 bn4.6%
Offices12.0%11.8%USD 33.7 bn4.6%
Industrial retail and other commercial10.0%11.8%USD 28.1 bn6.6%

By transaction

Exhibit 3Sales adds the most revenue by transaction, growing from USD 211 bn in 2026 to USD 327 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by transaction, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Real Estate Brokerage market by transaction, 2026 and 2036Revenue by transaction in 2026 and 2036. Sales: USD 211 bn in 2026, USD 327 bn in 2036, change +55%; Leasing: USD 42.1 bn in 2026, USD 71.9 bn in 2036, change +71%; Advisory and other fees: USD 28.1 bn in 2026, USD 50.2 bn in 2036, change +79%.20262036 forecastChangeSales+55%211 bn327 bnLeasing+71%42.1 bn71.9 bnAdvisory and other fees+79%28.1 bn50.2 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Sales75.0%72.8%USD 211 bn4.5%
Leasing15.0%16.0%USD 42.1 bn5.5%
Advisory and other fees10.0%11.2%USD 28.1 bn6.0%

By channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Franchise networks50.0%40.6%USD 140 bn2.6%
Independent and in-house brokers32.0%28.6%USD 89.9 bn3.6%
Online and hybrid brokerages18.0%30.8%USD 50.5 bn10.6%

By commission model

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Percentage commission68.0%60.0%USD 191 bn3.5%
Flat fee18.0%22.0%USD 50.5 bn6.9%
Tiered and hybrid fee14.0%18.0%USD 39.3 bn7.5%

By client type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Individuals and households56.0%51.0%USD 157 bn3.8%
Institutional investors and corporates28.0%31.0%USD 78.6 bn5.9%
Developers16.0%18.0%USD 44.9 bn6.0%

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%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 107 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 57.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Real Estate Brokerage market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 107 bn, 38.0%; China: USD 39.3 bn, 14.0%; United Kingdom: USD 14.0 bn, 5.0%; Japan: USD 11.2 bn, 4.0%; France: USD 11.2 bn, 4.0%; Canada: USD 11.2 bn, 4.0%; Germany: USD 8.4 bn, 3.0%; Australia: USD 8.4 bn, 3.0%; India: USD 8.4 bn, 3.0%; Spain: USD 7.0 bn, 2.5%.United States107 bn 38.0%China39.3 bn 14.0%United Kingdom14.0 bn 5.0%Japan11.2 bn 4.0%France11.2 bn 4.0%Canada11.2 bn 4.0%Germany8.4 bn 3.0%Australia8.4 bn 3.0%India8.4 bn 3.0%Spain7.0 bn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 107 bn38.0%USD 156 bn3.9%
2ChinaUSD 39.3 bn14.0%USD 66.4 bn5.4%
3United KingdomUSD 14.0 bn5.0%USD 21.5 bn4.4%
4JapanUSD 11.2 bn4.0%USD 15.7 bn3.4%
5FranceUSD 11.2 bn4.0%USD 17.1 bn4.3%
6CanadaUSD 11.2 bn4.0%USD 17.1 bn4.3%
7GermanyUSD 8.4 bn3.0%USD 13.0 bn4.5%
8AustraliaUSD 8.4 bn3.0%USD 13.5 bn4.8%
9IndiaUSD 8.4 bn3.0%USD 24.7 bn11.3%
10SpainUSD 7.0 bn2.5%USD 11.7 bn5.2%
11ItalyUSD 6.7 bn2.4%USD 10.9 bn4.9%
12South KoreaUSD 4.7 bn1.7%USD 7.5 bn4.9%
13NetherlandsUSD 3.7 bn1.3%USD 6.1 bn5.0%
14BrazilUSD 3.2 bn1.1%USD 5.7 bn6.0%
15MexicoUSD 2.8 bn1.0%USD 5.0 bn5.9%
16United Arab EmiratesUSD 2.6 bn0.9%USD 4.5 bn5.9%
17SingaporeUSD 2.3 bn0.8%USD 3.8 bn4.9%
18SwitzerlandUSD 2.2 bn0.8%USD 3.5 bn4.9%
19SwedenUSD 2.0 bn0.7%USD 3.3 bn4.9%
20Hong KongUSD 1.9 bn0.7%USD 3.1 bn5.0%
21ThailandUSD 1.8 bn0.7%USD 3.2 bn5.9%
22New ZealandUSD 1.7 bn0.6%USD 2.8 bn5.0%
23PolandUSD 1.7 bn0.6%USD 2.7 bn5.0%
24IrelandUSD 1.6 bn0.6%USD 2.6 bn5.0%
25TurkeyUSD 1.5 bn0.6%USD 2.7 bn5.9%
Rest of worldUSD 14.3 bn5.1%USD 24.5 bn5.6%
Exhibit 5United States and China account for 46% of the USD 168 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Real Estate Brokerage market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 281 bn. United States: +USD 49.5 bn; China: +USD 27.1 bn; India: +USD 16.3 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 7.5 bn; France: +USD 5.8 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 51.5 bn; Rest of world: +USD 10.3 bn. Market value 2036: USD 449 bn.Market value 2026281 bnUnited States+49.5 bnChina+27.1 bnIndia+16.3 bnUnited Kingdom+7.5 bnFrance+5.8 bn20 other countries+51.5 bnRest of world+10.3 bnMarket value 2036449 bn

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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.

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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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