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

A few counties over, Realtor Jessica Baker has been similarly toiling away, knocking on doors, making signs by hand—and using AI to expedite her work where she can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Realtor group’s membership guidance for MLS usage has long been a thorn in the side of some agents.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 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

She reached out to everyone she knew and connected with a kid she grew up with, a Realtor, and they went looking at houses all over L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

There were two working fireplaces, a two-car garage, and an attic suitable for converting into extra bedrooms if, the Realtor mentioned, the need should arise.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri