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

Andy Keogh, an estate agent in the Midlands, believes the platform gives "value for money".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Natalia, who works as a real estate agent in Moscow, said that "WhatsApp isn't working, and Telegram has slowed down a lot."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Nicole Reber, an L.A.-based real estate agent, was giving “’90s sparkle princess,” coupling a pair of Chanel loafers with a vintage Escada jacket that’s “highly underrated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

He had examined every lead, checked every hotel, visited every boardinghouse and real estate agent, and yet now he had to begin his search anew.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson