Realtor

American

[ree-uhl-ter, -tawr, reel-] / ˈri əl tər, -ˌtɔr, ˈril- /

Trademark.

a person who works in the real-estate business and is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, or one of its constituent boards, and abides by its Code of Ethics.

realtor British

/ ˈrɪəltə, -ˌtɔː /

noun

an estate agent, esp an accredited one

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Etymology

Origin of realtor

C20: from a trademark

Example Sentences

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Last spring, Realtor Teresa Fuller saw signs that the epic task of rebuilding Altadena could be a local affair, with potential buyers wanting to place a bet on the community’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Even if the Realtor group’s call for a 14% increase in sales comes to pass, it will still fall short of a more normal rate for home sales, Yun previously said.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Niko Cejic, a Realtor with Douglas Elliman who’s handled the sale of multiple houses with Lego rooms, says such touches add character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

“One of the first things you’re taught as a Realtor is no commingling of funds,” Belyayev said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Bruce thought the cave was worth at least five million, but his Realtor offered a reality check. schism.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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