Realtor

American  

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

Trademark.

1. 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.

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realtor British  

/ ˈrɪəltə, -ˌtɔː /

noun

1. an estate agent, esp an accredited one

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Etymology

Origin of realtor

C20: from a trademark

Example Sentences

It’s a risk National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun warned about on a call with reporters Wednesday.

From Barron's

“In the fourth quarter, conditions began improving, with lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth,” National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a release.

From Barron's

California Chamber of Commerce and California Assn. of Realtors spoke against the legislation during Tuesday’s hearing before the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, we will also get two months of producer price data from the BLS, as well as existing-home sales from the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's

On Wednesday, we will also get two months of producer price data from the BLS, as well as existing-home sales from the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's