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estate agent

American

noun

British.

the steward or manager of a landed estate.
a real-estate agent; realtor.

estate agent British

noun

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

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The biggest economic hit will be in residential fixed investments for things like new-home construction and improvements along with real estate agent fees.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 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

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 • Jan. 11, 2026

That could increase the incentive to work with a real estate agent, who may have access to a trove of unadvertised listings, in a boon for brokerages.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Not long after moving in, I found out from the real estate agent that my boss is the owner.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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