Does AI recommend real estate agents in New York?
We put 14 questions from clients in New York to Gemini and ChatGPT, from “Who is the best real estate agent in Brooklyn, New York?” to “I need to find a real estate agent in New York who is available today to show me apartments.”. Between them they named 38 real estate agents: if you run a real estate agency in New York, this is the list to be on.
The real estate agents AI recommends most in New York
How many of the 14 answers named each business; = marks a shared rank.
Brian Lewis of Compass led, named in 4 of 14 answers (29%). That top share is the 4th highest of the 6 cities we scanned for real estate agents (average 32%). 8 real estate agents came up more than once, out of 38 named in all.
ChatGPT vs Gemini: they rarely agree
Gemini named 16 real estate agents in 8 answers (15 October 2026); ChatGPT named 22 real estate agents in 6 answers (10 September 2026). Not one name is on both lists. One doesn't predict the other.
The 8 questions we asked Gemini in New York
Each was asked 3 times. Only 30% of the names came back in all 3, and 12 of 23 answers named nobody, so the ranking above, built from the first ask, is a snapshot. Full numbers: our Gemini study across 9 trades and 9 cities.
- Direct recommendation
“Who is the best real estate agent in Brooklyn, New York?”
Named no real estate agent; cited ak.team, petermancininyc.com, kwnyc.com. Searched “how to find the best real estate agent in Brooklyn New York”.
- Specific need
“I need to sell my co-op fast because I am relocating, which real estate agent in New York should I hire to handle this?”
Named no real estate agent; cited naomikleinrealty.com, hauseit.com, prevu.com. Searched “how to find the best real estate agent to sell a co-op fast in New York City”.
- Near a landmark
“Can you recommend a real estate agent near Grand Central Terminal in New York?”
Named Douglas Elliman, The Corcoran Group, Brown Harris Stevens, Compass, Keller Williams NYC. 6 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find real estate agent near Grand Central Terminal New York”.
- Shortlist
“What are the top 5 real estate agents in New York City?”
Named The Hudson Advisory Team, Compass, SERHANT., The Eklund | Gomes Team, Douglas Elliman. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how are top real estate agents ranked in NYC”.
- Trust & credentials
“Who is the most trusted and highest-rated real estate agent in New York?”
Named SERHANT., Douglas Elliman, The Hudson Advisory Team, Compass. 6 different names over 3 asks. Searched “most trusted and highest-rated real estate agent in New York”.
- Specialization
“Is there a real estate agent in New York who specializes in helping first-time buyers find multi-family homes?”
Named no real estate agent; cited montfortre.com, wwrealtygroupinc.com, biggerpockets.com. Searched “how to find real estate agents specializing in first-time multi-family buyers NYC”.
- Price & value
“Which real estate agent in New York offers the most affordable commission rates for sellers?”
Named ShopProp, Homecoin, GetMoreOffers.com, Clever Real Estate, 1 Percent Lists. 11 different names over 3 asks. Searched “average real estate commission rates New York sellers”.
- Urgency & availability
“I need to find a real estate agent in New York who is available today to show me apartments.”
Named no real estate agent; cited reddit.com, streeteasy.com, brickunderground.com. Searched “how to find a real estate agent in New York for same day apartment showings”.
What Gemini actually said
Asked “Can you recommend a real estate agent near Grand Central Terminal in New York?”, here is how Gemini opened its answer, in its own words:
Finding a real estate agent in New York City is often more effective when you prioritize experience with your specific neighborhood or property type over proximity to a specific landmark like Grand Central Terminal.
In NYC, most reputable agents work across various neighborhoods throughout Manhattan rather than being confined to a few blocks.
How to Find the Right Agent
Because the NYC market is unique and highly competitive, here is the recommended approach to finding an agent who will best serve your needs:
Use StreetEasy’s "Expert" Network: This is one of the most reliable ways to connect with agents. StreetEasy maintains a network of licensed agents who have verified…
Where AI gets its answers
25% of citations here went to media and community sites (18% across the 6 cities), and 25% to the businesses' own websites. Most cited: streeteasy.com, in 6 of 14 answers.
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