estate agent

American  

noun

British.

1. the steward or manager of a landed estate.

2. a real-estate agent; realtor.

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estate agent British  

noun

1. Usual US and Canadian name: real-estate agent.  an agent concerned with the valuation, management, lease, and sale of property

2. the administrator of a large landed property, acting on behalf of its owner; estate manager

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Etymology

Origin of estate agent

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

"I mean, I would say that, I'm an estate agent so I like to sell my properties," she acknowledged.

From BBC

The price per square metre in other European capitals such as Paris or London can exceed 30,000 euros, real estate agents say.

From Barron's

Real estate agents report increased buyer demand and multiple offers in various metropolitan areas, despite concerns about limited inventory.

From Barron's

Global demand for branded residences has "accelerated" in the past two years, according to a new report by estate agent company Knight Frank.

From BBC

“Early on, the market was very active. A lot of Altadenans, a lot of La Cañadans, a lot of people wanted to be involved in the rebuild,” said Fuller, a real estate agent in Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times