Yes. AI companies buy records from real estate agencies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Australia. Published payouts for this kind of company run A$140K to A$710K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Listing data from realestate.com.au or Domain is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under the Privacy Act.
What real estate agency records AI buyers want
Property managers' maintenance and leasing histories belong to the agency; realestate.com.au and Domain data do not.
Mercor and Handshake AI both name real estate.
| Record | Why buyers want it |
|---|---|
| Leases and property documentation | Mercor and Handshake AI both list these. |
| Maintenance and tenant tickets | High-volume, repeatable work. |
| Transaction checklists | Show how deals close. |
| Inspection reports | Mercor lists inspection reports. |
Which AI data buyers accept Australian real estate agencies
Buyers disagree on Australia: some estimators price it with Europe, others with the rest of the world.
| Buyer | Fit for Australia | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| micro1 | Partial fit | Closed companies with 50+ peak staff; operating companies considered case by case; no named category |
| Mercor | Good fit | Names real estate; wants leases and inspection reports; pays by wire on delivery |
| Handshake AI | Possible | Names real estate; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Possible | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in AUD
Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for real estate agencies, converted to AUD. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | A$140K to A$710K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | A$710K to A$2.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | A$140K to A$5.7M+ |
Australian rules for real estate agencies
Listing data from realestate.com.au or Domain is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under the Privacy Act.
Any personal data left in the records falls under Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles; the Australian privacy steps apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:
- Tenant and buyer personal and financial details.
- Records owned by property owners you manage for.
- MLS data licensed from third parties.
Can a property manager sell tenant data to AI companies?
No. Tenant identities, payment histories and screening results are personal data. Maintenance workflows, lease-renewal processes and inspection patterns, with identities removed, are what buyers want.
Our guide covers this in depth: Data licensing agreement: what to include.
US tax on the license fee
For Australia: 5% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy real estate agency data in Australia?
Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Australia. Property managers' maintenance and leasing histories belong to the agency; realestate.com.au and Domain data do not.
How much do AI companies pay for real estate agency data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run A$140K to A$710K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.
Is it legal for a real estate agency in Australia to sell company data?
Listing data from realestate.com.au or Domain is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under the Privacy Act.
Can a property manager sell tenant data to AI companies?
No. Tenant identities, payment histories and screening results are personal data. Maintenance workflows, lease-renewal processes and inspection patterns, with identities removed, are what buyers want.
Sources and further reading
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