Yes. AI companies buy records from estate agencies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Ireland. Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Listing data from Daft.ie or MyHome.ie is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under GDPR.
What estate agency records AI buyers want
Tenancy and maintenance workflows are the agency's outright; Daft.ie and MyHome.ie listings are licensed to it.
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 Irish estate agencies
English-language records give Irish companies an advantage over most of Europe.
| Buyer | Fit for Ireland | 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 | Good fit | Names real estate; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Good fit | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in EUR
Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for estate agencies, converted to EUR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | €89K to €450K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | €450K to €1.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | €89K to €3.6M+ |
Irish rules for estate agencies
Listing data from Daft.ie or MyHome.ie is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under GDPR.
Any personal data left in the records falls under GDPR; the Irish privacy steps apply to every industry. For detail, see GDPR, CCPA and licensing company data for AI. 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 Ireland: 0% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy estate agency data in Ireland?
Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Tenancy and maintenance workflows are the agency's outright; Daft.ie and MyHome.ie listings are licensed to it.
How much do AI companies pay for estate agency data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($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 an estate agency in Ireland to sell company data?
Listing data from Daft.ie or MyHome.ie is licensed to you, and tenant data falls under GDPR.
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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