Realtor
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.
Realtor
American
[ree-uhl-ter, -tawr, reel-]
/ ˈri əl tər, -ˌtɔr, ˈril- /
Trademark.
realtor
British
/ ˈrɪəltə, -ˌtɔː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of realtor
C20: from a trademark
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The top donors to the No campaign were real-estate investment trusts Equity Residential, AvalonBay Communities and UDR and Realtor associations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
In the spot, a Realtor tells a couple that in order to afford a home, they might need to go back in time to 1980, “when the average home in California cost $100,000.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
Resident Michael Edlen, a Realtor in the area, said it may take up to five years “for things to settle down.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 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
So when our realtor texted early Monday morning to tell us our offer had been accepted, we assumed we’d misunderstood.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
“It’s one of those guilty pleasures,” says Calgary-area realtor Percy Connolly, who in July hosted a bike tour of the filming sites that drew fans from across North America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
As a realtor, she said she handles contracts, budgets, negotiations, legal requirements and competing interests — helpful skills in a trustee role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Naturally, sanctions affect people's lives. People are being hurt, both those who are financially well-off and those who are financially weak," said realtor Mehdi Yazdian, 55, who urged the authorities to control prices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Ma went back and forth on this for weeks while the realtor pulled out his hair trying to decide if his commission was going to come through or not.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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