GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Real Estate Industry Statistics

Real estate industry invests heavily in upskilling for competitive market adaptation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of real estate firms are investing in upskilling their agents to meet evolving market demands

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78% of real estate companies believe that reskilling their workforce is essential to remain competitive

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42% of real estate professionals have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year

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The average time to reskill a real estate agent with digital marketing skills has decreased by 30% in the last three years

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55% of real estate firms plan to increase their investment in online training platforms by 2025

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80% of real estate agents believe that technological proficiency is critical for success

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Reskilling initiatives in real estate have resulted in a 25% boost in sales productivity

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60% of real estate brokers have implemented formal training programs for new digital tools

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70% of real estate firms see upskilling as a key strategy to attract younger talent

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Only 35% of real estate agents currently have access to ongoing digital skills training

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48% of real estate companies report that reskilling has directly contributed to customer satisfaction improvements

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The global real estate upskilling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% until 2029

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52% of real estate professionals view AI and data analytics training as crucial to future success

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67% of brokerage firms have implemented some form of reskilling program focused on digital tools

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54% of real estate firms believe that upskilling reduces turnover rates

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43% of real estate trainees found that upskilling improved their overall job satisfaction

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83% of real estate companies plan to increase spending on digital transformation training in the next year

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29% of real estate agents report that lacking digital skills has hindered their sales efforts

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72% of real estate companies view reskilling as a continuous process rather than a one-time effort

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50% of real estate firms report increased engagement from staff after implementing upskilling programs

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41% of real estate professionals believe that virtual learning is more effective than traditional training

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66% of companies in the real estate industry plan to develop or expand their reskilling programs within the next 12 months

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58% of real estate brokers have increased their investment in soft skills training like negotiation and communication

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34% of agents who have undergone reskilling reported higher client retention rates

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75% of real estate firms consider upskilling an essential part of their digital transformation strategy

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25% of real estate companies have partnered with edtech firms to provide specialized reskilling programs

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72% of recent real estate graduates seek employers who invest in employee development

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49% of firms report that reskilling reduces the onboarding time for new agents by at least 15 days

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68% of real estate firms report that digital skills training improves their overall operational efficiency

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80% of real estate companies see upskilling as a way to stay ahead of regulatory changes

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61% of real estate firms have implemented reskilling programs targeting technology adoption

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82% of real estate agents agree that continual learning and upskilling are necessary for long-term career growth

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Only 40% of real estate firms have dedicated budgets for reskilling and upskilling initiatives

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73% of brokers expressed interest in AI and automation training to enhance their service offerings

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The percentage of real estate professionals participating in online upskilling programs grew by 65% between 2020 and 2023

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54% of firms reported that reskilling initiatives directly contributed to increased revenue

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40% of real estate companies have integrated virtual reality into their agent training programs

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58% of real estate firms are considering AI-powered customer service tools as part of their upskilling efforts

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The share of real estate professionals upskilled in data analysis increased from 10% in 2020 to 35% in 2023

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69% of real estate firms report that reskilling has helped improve client engagement strategies

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77% of real estate companies state that digital upskilling leads to better marketing and sales techniques

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62% of firms plan to increase their hiring of digitally skilled agents over the next year

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45% of real estate professionals believe that reskilling will be vital for adapting to future market disruptions

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83% of real estate firms currently offer training modules on emerging technologies like blockchain and IoT

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50% of real estate companies are planning to allocate more budget to reskilling efforts in the upcoming fiscal year

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Investment in mobile-friendly training solutions increased by 50% among real estate firms over the past 2 years

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64% of agents have improved their negotiation skills following targeted reskilling programs

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80% of firms that invested in upskilling saw a positive impact on their brand reputation

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47% of real estate brokers reported that upskilling in digital tools facilitated remote work capabilities

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70% of real estate companies emphasize soft skills development alongside technical skills during reskilling

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85% of recent real estate graduates prefer employers who prioritize ongoing education and reskilling

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36% of the real estate workforce participated in some form of reskilling last year, indicating a significant increase from previous years

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59% of real estate firms expect to see improved customer retention after implementing reskilling initiatives

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55% of real estate professionals want more training in sustainable building practices

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63% of real estate firms have seen an increase in profits attributable to targeted upskilling efforts

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46% of agents who have undergone digital upskilling report feeling more confident in their capabilities

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69% of firms believe that continuous upskilling contributes to better adaptation to market volatility

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88% of real estate companies consider upskilling crucial for implementing smart home and IoT-related services

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54% of real estate firms report that reskilling and upskilling reduce costs associated with employee turnover

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The number of real estate professionals engaged in online certification courses increased by 70% from 2021 to 2023

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77% of real estate companies indicated that upskilling has helped them meet new industry regulations more efficiently

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65% of real estate companies plan to incorporate AI literacy into their core training programs within the next year

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72% of real estate firms prioritize reskilling for roles impacted by automation

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53% of real estate professionals believe that virtual collaboration skills gained through upskilling are critical for remote teamwork

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81% of real estate companies that invested in upskilling reported increased innovation in their service offerings

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47% of agents who received cybersecurity training reported increased awareness and reduced incidents

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Investment in virtual reality training tools has increased by 45% in the real estate sector over the past two years

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The adoption rate of online learning platforms in real estate has grown by 60% over the past three years

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The proportion of real estate professionals who utilize AI tools increased from 15% in 2021 to 48% in 2023

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Key Highlights

65% of real estate firms are investing in upskilling their agents to meet evolving market demands
78% of real estate companies believe that reskilling their workforce is essential to remain competitive
42% of real estate professionals have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year
The average time to reskill a real estate agent with digital marketing skills has decreased by 30% in the last three years
55% of real estate firms plan to increase their investment in online training platforms by 2025
80% of real estate agents believe that technological proficiency is critical for success
Reskilling initiatives in real estate have resulted in a 25% boost in sales productivity
60% of real estate brokers have implemented formal training programs for new digital tools
70% of real estate firms see upskilling as a key strategy to attract younger talent
Only 35% of real estate agents currently have access to ongoing digital skills training
48% of real estate companies report that reskilling has directly contributed to customer satisfaction improvements
The global real estate upskilling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% until 2029
52% of real estate professionals view AI and data analytics training as crucial to future success

In an industry where adaptability is paramount, recent statistics reveal that 65% of real estate firms are actively investing in upskilling their agents, with 78% emphasizing reskilling as essential to stay competitive amid rapid technological advancements.

Skills Development and Reskilling

65% of real estate firms are investing in upskilling their agents to meet evolving market demands
78% of real estate companies believe that reskilling their workforce is essential to remain competitive
42% of real estate professionals have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year
The average time to reskill a real estate agent with digital marketing skills has decreased by 30% in the last three years
55% of real estate firms plan to increase their investment in online training platforms by 2025
80% of real estate agents believe that technological proficiency is critical for success
Reskilling initiatives in real estate have resulted in a 25% boost in sales productivity
60% of real estate brokers have implemented formal training programs for new digital tools
70% of real estate firms see upskilling as a key strategy to attract younger talent
Only 35% of real estate agents currently have access to ongoing digital skills training
48% of real estate companies report that reskilling has directly contributed to customer satisfaction improvements
The global real estate upskilling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% until 2029
52% of real estate professionals view AI and data analytics training as crucial to future success
67% of brokerage firms have implemented some form of reskilling program focused on digital tools
54% of real estate firms believe that upskilling reduces turnover rates
43% of real estate trainees found that upskilling improved their overall job satisfaction
83% of real estate companies plan to increase spending on digital transformation training in the next year
29% of real estate agents report that lacking digital skills has hindered their sales efforts
72% of real estate companies view reskilling as a continuous process rather than a one-time effort
50% of real estate firms report increased engagement from staff after implementing upskilling programs
41% of real estate professionals believe that virtual learning is more effective than traditional training
66% of companies in the real estate industry plan to develop or expand their reskilling programs within the next 12 months
58% of real estate brokers have increased their investment in soft skills training like negotiation and communication
34% of agents who have undergone reskilling reported higher client retention rates
75% of real estate firms consider upskilling an essential part of their digital transformation strategy
25% of real estate companies have partnered with edtech firms to provide specialized reskilling programs
72% of recent real estate graduates seek employers who invest in employee development
49% of firms report that reskilling reduces the onboarding time for new agents by at least 15 days
68% of real estate firms report that digital skills training improves their overall operational efficiency
80% of real estate companies see upskilling as a way to stay ahead of regulatory changes
61% of real estate firms have implemented reskilling programs targeting technology adoption
82% of real estate agents agree that continual learning and upskilling are necessary for long-term career growth
Only 40% of real estate firms have dedicated budgets for reskilling and upskilling initiatives
73% of brokers expressed interest in AI and automation training to enhance their service offerings
The percentage of real estate professionals participating in online upskilling programs grew by 65% between 2020 and 2023
54% of firms reported that reskilling initiatives directly contributed to increased revenue
40% of real estate companies have integrated virtual reality into their agent training programs
58% of real estate firms are considering AI-powered customer service tools as part of their upskilling efforts
The share of real estate professionals upskilled in data analysis increased from 10% in 2020 to 35% in 2023
69% of real estate firms report that reskilling has helped improve client engagement strategies
77% of real estate companies state that digital upskilling leads to better marketing and sales techniques
62% of firms plan to increase their hiring of digitally skilled agents over the next year
45% of real estate professionals believe that reskilling will be vital for adapting to future market disruptions
83% of real estate firms currently offer training modules on emerging technologies like blockchain and IoT
50% of real estate companies are planning to allocate more budget to reskilling efforts in the upcoming fiscal year
Investment in mobile-friendly training solutions increased by 50% among real estate firms over the past 2 years
64% of agents have improved their negotiation skills following targeted reskilling programs
80% of firms that invested in upskilling saw a positive impact on their brand reputation
47% of real estate brokers reported that upskilling in digital tools facilitated remote work capabilities
70% of real estate companies emphasize soft skills development alongside technical skills during reskilling
85% of recent real estate graduates prefer employers who prioritize ongoing education and reskilling
36% of the real estate workforce participated in some form of reskilling last year, indicating a significant increase from previous years
59% of real estate firms expect to see improved customer retention after implementing reskilling initiatives
55% of real estate professionals want more training in sustainable building practices
63% of real estate firms have seen an increase in profits attributable to targeted upskilling efforts
46% of agents who have undergone digital upskilling report feeling more confident in their capabilities
69% of firms believe that continuous upskilling contributes to better adaptation to market volatility
88% of real estate companies consider upskilling crucial for implementing smart home and IoT-related services
54% of real estate firms report that reskilling and upskilling reduce costs associated with employee turnover
The number of real estate professionals engaged in online certification courses increased by 70% from 2021 to 2023
77% of real estate companies indicated that upskilling has helped them meet new industry regulations more efficiently
65% of real estate companies plan to incorporate AI literacy into their core training programs within the next year
72% of real estate firms prioritize reskilling for roles impacted by automation
53% of real estate professionals believe that virtual collaboration skills gained through upskilling are critical for remote teamwork
81% of real estate companies that invested in upskilling reported increased innovation in their service offerings
47% of agents who received cybersecurity training reported increased awareness and reduced incidents

Skills Development and Reskilling Interpretation

Amid rapid digital transformation, over two-thirds of real estate firms are investing in upskilling and reskilling their agents—driving a 25% boost in sales productivity and reinforcing that in today's property market, success hinges less on square footage and more on tech-savvy talent prepared to adapt or be left behind.

Technology Adoption and Investment

Investment in virtual reality training tools has increased by 45% in the real estate sector over the past two years
The adoption rate of online learning platforms in real estate has grown by 60% over the past three years
The proportion of real estate professionals who utilize AI tools increased from 15% in 2021 to 48% in 2023

Technology Adoption and Investment Interpretation

The real estate industry is clearly embracing a digital renaissance, with virtual reality training, online learning, and AI tools reshaping the landscape faster than ever—making it a high-stakes game of upskilling or being left behind.