Top Residential Real Estate Agencies Brands by AI Visibility in United States
The U.S. residential real estate market reveals a highly competitive generative engine optimization (GEO) landscape. Market leaders, including Keller Williams Realty, eXp Realty, Redfin, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, demonstrate a 100% Visibility Index, indicating consistent presence in AI-driven search recommendations. Keller Williams leads this group with an impressive average response position of #2.83, capturing superior top-of-mind recall. A lower average response position signifies consistently higher placement in AI-generated arrays, crucial for immediate user engagement and brand consideration within this competitive sector.
While these giants exhibit broad reach, strong GEO performance extends to others. Century 21 and Coldwell Banker, despite an 83.3% Visibility Index, command exceptionally strong average response positions of #1.40 and #2.00 respectively, surpassing some 100% visible competitors in direct recommendation strength. In contrast, RE/MAX, with 100% visibility, shows a weaker #8.67 position. Second-tier and emerging players like Sotheby's International Realty and Compass, with 50% or lower visibility, face challenges in consistent AI featurement, highlighting the strategic importance of GEO for market share.
| Rank | Brand Name | Share of Voice | Avg Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Century 21 |
|
#1.83 |
| #2 | Keller Williams |
|
#2.83 |
| #3 | Coldwell Banker |
|
#3.00 |
| #4 | eXp Realty |
|
#4.00 |
| #5 | Redfin |
|
#4.67 |
| #6 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices |
|
#6.17 |
| #7 | RE/MAX |
|
#8.67 |
| #8 | Sotheby's International Realty |
|
#6.80 |
| #9 | Compass |
|
#7.67 |
Methodology & Metrics Definition:
- Share of Voice (SOV): The percentage of AI search evaluation cycles where the brand was explicitly cited or recommended.
- Avg Position: The average order of appearance in AI response lists (closer to #1.00 indicates top-of-mind priority).
- Evaluated AI Models: Benchmark evaluations are conducted across OpenAI ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Monthly data generated via Altovista AI Visibility Intelligence. Last Updated: July 23, 2026
