Weren’t realtors to be replaced?

Appears not, as the real estate intermediary position continues to exist virtually all over the world.

Short answer: Real estate agents or similar intermediaries operate in over 200 countries worldwide.

🌍 What this means

The global real estate agency and brokerage sector is active essentially everywhere property is bought, sold, or rented. According to industry market data, real estate agencies and brokerages have a presence in more than 200 countries, reflecting the sector’s global reach and the widespread use of agents, brokers, or equivalent roles in property transactions.

🧩 Why the number isn’t exact

Several factors make it hard to give a precise count:

• Different licensing laws: Many countries do not regulate real estate agents formally, so the profession exists but isn’t tracked.
• Varied job titles: Some countries use “estate agents,” “property consultants,” “brokers,” or unlicensed intermediaries.
• Fragmented data: No global authority tracks agent employment across all nations.

📌 What we can say confidently

• The profession exists in virtually all developed and developing markets.
• The global industry employs millions of professionals—estimated between 4 to 6 million worldwide.
• Real estate agencies operate in 200+ countries, confirming that the use of agents or similar roles is nearly universal.

So– why is that?