Yes. AI companies buy records from real estate agencies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Singapore. Published payouts for this kind of company run S$130K to S$640K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Listing data from PropertyGuru is licensed to you, and buyer and tenant data falls under the PDPA.
What real estate agency records AI buyers want
CEA-regulated agencies keep transaction records that show how deals close; PropertyGuru listings are licensed separately.
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 Singapore real estate agencies
With no tax treaty, the full 30% US withholding applies unless the deal is structured as a service performed abroad.
| Buyer | Fit for Singapore | 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 SGD
Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for real estate agencies, converted to SGD. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | SGD |
|---|---|---|
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | S$130K to S$640K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | S$640K to S$2.6M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | S$130K to S$5.1M+ |
Singapore rules for real estate agencies
Listing data from PropertyGuru is licensed to you, and buyer and tenant data falls under the PDPA.
Any personal data left in the records falls under Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA); the Singapore 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 Singapore: 30%: there is no US-Singapore income tax treaty.
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy real estate agency data in Singapore?
Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Singapore. CEA-regulated agencies keep transaction records that show how deals close; PropertyGuru listings are licensed separately.
How much do AI companies pay for real estate agency data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run S$130K to S$640K ($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 Singapore to sell company data?
Listing data from PropertyGuru is licensed to you, and buyer and tenant data falls under the PDPA.
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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