What AI recommends when buyers ask about real estate agents
20 brand-free buyer questions, each asked to 5 AI assistants with Denver, Colorado as the sample city. 127 providers were named across 100 answers. Every number below traces back to an original answer.
The real estate agents AI assistants name most often
Counted per answer: a provider named twice in one answer counts once. "Recommended" means the answer explicitly told the buyer to pick it.
| # | Provider | Answers | Share | Recommended | ChatGPT | Perplexity | Gemini | Claude | Grok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compass | 13 | 13% | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate | 6 | 6% | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | David Chen-Ramirez | 5 | 5% | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | The Schlichter Team | 5 | 5% | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 5 | Elite Home Partners | 4 | 4% | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
| 6 | HomeLight | 4 | 4% | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 7 | Rachel Whitfield | 4 | 4% | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Trevor Boone | 4 | 4% | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Corcoran Perry & Co | 4 | 4% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| 10 | LIV Sotheby's International Realty | 4 | 4% | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| 11 | Marcus Delgado | 4 | 4% | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Usaj Realty | 4 | 4% | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Each assistant answers differently
| Model | Answers | Name ≥1 provider | Providers / answer | With citations | Citations / answer | Points to directories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT openai/gpt-5-mini | 20 / 20 | 45% | 2.2 | 90% | 7.25 | 20% |
| Perplexity sonar | 20 / 20 | 45% | 1.6 | 100% | 19.5 | 10% |
| Gemini google/gemini-3.5-flash | 20 / 20 | 75% | 3.55 | 100% | 5.8 | 20% |
| Claude anthropic/claude-haiku-4-5 | 20 / 20 | 40% | 1.55 | 65% | 3.75 | 10% |
| Grok xai/grok-4.20-non-reasoning | 20 / 20 | 45% | 1.75 | 100% | 9.35 | 25% |
What buyers ask AI about real estate agents
Generated without any brand name so the assistants had to name providers on their own. "Providers" is the number of distinct names across all models for that question.
Purchase
| Question | Providers | Named by most models |
|---|---|---|
| I'm selling my house in Denver and want someone who knows the neighborhood well. Who would be the best fit? | 16 | Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate (3) · Elite Home Partners (2) · Brendan Bartic (1) |
| Who would you recommend as an agent in Denver if I need someone who specializes in investment properties? | 16 | Envision Advisors (3) · Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors (3) · The FI Team (3) |
| I need to sell quickly—my job is transferring and I'm leaving Denver in 60 days. What's my best strategy for finding an agent? | 16 | HomeLight (2) · Agent Pronto (1) · Brendan Bartic (1) |
| I'm looking to buy a condo near downtown Denver. Which agent would handle that market best? | 14 | Usaj Realty (3) · City Lights Denver (2) · David Chen-Ramirez (2) |
| Can you recommend an agent in Denver who works with luxury homes above $2 million? | 12 | Compass (4) · LIV Sotheby's International Realty (3) · Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Denver (1) |
| I'm relocating to Denver for work and need someone to help me understand the different areas. Who should I call? | 22 | Corken + Company (3) · Corcoran Perry & Co (2) · Angie Sudberry (1) |
| My budget is $600k and I want to buy in the Denver metro area. Which agents are known for getting good deals in that price range? | 25 | Marcus Delgado (3) · Monica Stahl (3) · RE/MAX Professionals (3) |
Comparison
| Question | Providers | Named by most models |
|---|---|---|
| I'm a first-time homebuyer with a $400k budget in Denver. What type of agent should I work with? | 15 | 8z Real Estate (2) · Compass (2) · NAV Real Estate (2) |
| Should I use an agent from a large national firm or a local independent agent? | 4 | Century 21 (1) · Coldwell Banker (1) · Keller Williams (1) |
Research
| Question | Providers | Named by most models |
|---|---|---|
| What should I look for when choosing a real estate agent in Denver? | 5 | 8z Real Estate (1) · Art of Home Team (1) · MODUS Real Estate (1) |
| What questions should I ask during the agent interview process? | 0 | none named |
| What's the difference between a buyer's agent and a seller's agent in Denver? | 6 | Art of Home Team (1) · Kim Okafor (1) · Marcus Delgado (1) |
| What certifications or credentials should I look for in a Denver real estate agent? | 2 | Compass (1) · RE/MAX (1) |
Evaluation
| Question | Providers | Named by most models |
|---|---|---|
| Is it worth paying a higher commission for an agent with more experience? | 2 | HomeLight (1) · NAR (1) |
| Is it better to work with one agent or interview multiple agents before deciding? | 4 | Century 21 (1) · HomeLight (1) · Keller Williams (1) |
| How much market knowledge should a good agent have about specific Denver neighborhoods? | 4 | Compass Denver (1) · Denver I Love (1) · The FORM Team at Compass Denver (1) |
Trust
| Question | Providers | Named by most models |
|---|---|---|
| How do I know if an agent is actually experienced with Denver's market? | 6 | Brokers Guild Cherry Creek (1) · Compass Denver (1) · Compass Real Estate (1) |
| What are the red flags I should watch for when interviewing agents? | 0 | none named |
| How can I verify an agent's track record and client reviews? | 3 | LicensedCheck (1) · RateMyAgent (1) · RealSatisfied (1) |
| How do I check if an agent has any disciplinary history or complaints? | 0 | none named |
Sources AI cites for real estate agents questions
913 citations from 378 domains. Only sources marked inside the answer text are counted; the retrieval pool is not.
- Other sites60%
- Named providers' own sites27%
- Research, government & universities6%
- Directories & review sites4%
- Communities (Reddit, Quora…)3%
- Video0%
- Encyclopedias0%
| Domain | Type | Citations | Questions | ChatGPT | Perplexity | Gemini | Claude | Grok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| homelight.com | Named providers' own sites | 32 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| rickjanson.com | Named providers' own sites | 31 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| reddit.com | Communities (Reddit, Quora…) | 27 | 14 | — | 20 | 4 | — | 3 |
| listwithclever.com | Other sites | 22 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| askdoss.com | Other sites | 20 | 10 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| fastexpert.com | Named providers' own sites | 18 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| linkedin.com | Other sites | 18 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| compass.com | Named providers' own sites | 17 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| dre.colorado.gov | Research, government & universities | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| effectiveagents.com | Other sites | 15 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| usajrealty.com | Named providers' own sites | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| salliesimmons.com | Named providers' own sites | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
GEO takeaways for real estate agents
- 50% of 100 answers named at least one specific provider; 127 distinct names came up across 20 questions.
- No single provider dominates: the most-named one, Compass, appears in only 13% of answers (named by 4 of 5 models). The category is still open — consistent evidence on the sources below can move a brand into these answers.
- Of 913 citations, 27% pointed to named providers' own sites, 6% pointed to research, government & universities, 4% pointed to directories & review sites. Those source types are what the models actually read before answering, so that is where the evidence has to live.
- Gemini names the most providers per answer (3.55), Claude the fewest (1.55). Share of voice is engine-specific; one number across models hides this.
- Local questions only produced named providers when a place was given, so the recommendation questions here use Denver, Colorado as the sample city. Results for another city will differ.
Questions teams ask before they start
Which real estate agents does ChatGPT recommend?
In 20 answers collected on 2026-09-07, ChatGPT named Compass (3), LIV Sotheby's International Realty (2), Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate (1), Corcoran Perry & Co (1), Usaj Realty (1) most often for Denver, Colorado. Names change between runs; this is a dated snapshot, not a ranking.
Which real estate agents does Perplexity recommend?
In 20 answers collected on 2026-09-07, Perplexity named HomeLight (2), David Chen-Ramirez (1), The Schlichter Team (1), Trevor Boone (1), Corcoran Perry & Co (1) most often for Denver, Colorado. Names change between runs; this is a dated snapshot, not a ranking.
Which real estate agents does Gemini recommend?
In 20 answers collected on 2026-09-07, Gemini named Compass (4), The Schlichter Team (3), Elite Home Partners (3), Compass Denver (3), Compass Real Estate (3) most often for Denver, Colorado. Names change between runs; this is a dated snapshot, not a ranking.
Which sources do AI assistants cite when answering real estate agents questions?
Across 913 citations from 378 domains: Other sites 60%, Named providers' own sites 27%, Research, government & universities 6%. The most-cited domains were homelight.com, rickjanson.com, reddit.com, listwithclever.com, askdoss.com. Only sources marked inside the answer text are counted, never the retrieval pool.
How were these numbers produced?
20 brand-free buyer questions were generated for the Real estate agents category in the United States market, then each was asked to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, Grok on 2026-09-07 (100 of 100 answers completed). A separate parser extracted every provider each answer named; directories and review sites are recorded separately and never counted as providers. Failed answers are excluded from every percentage rather than treated as zero.
How can a real estate agent business get recommended by AI?
Start from the questions above: for each one your business should be an answer to, check whether the sources the models cite (directories, review sites, communities, media) describe you with the facts the question needs. Then measure the same questions for your own brand — InsightWonder runs this exact loop per site, with citations traced to URLs, and turns missed questions into content and placements.
How this page was built
- Market: United States; sample city for local questions: Denver, Colorado.
- Collected 2026-09-07. Models: ChatGPT (openai/gpt-5-mini), Perplexity (sonar), Gemini (google/gemini-3.5-flash), Claude (anthropic/claude-haiku-4-5), Grok (xai/grok-4.20-non-reasoning).
- 100 of 100 question × model answers completed.
- Providers are extracted by a separate parser from the full answer text; directories, marketplaces and review sites are recorded as "points to directories" and never counted as providers. AI answers change between runs, so this is a dated snapshot.
- Same method as the product's visibility engine, run for the whole category instead of one brand. Log in to run it for yours: https://app.insightwonder.com
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