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  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
  realtor

  noun

  an estate agent, esp an accredited one

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

The share of first-time buyers increased to 35%, according to a May survey of Realtor members.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Anthony, a 47-year-old Realtor who also chairs West Hollywood’s business licensing commission, said he had to hide all his public business listings due to harassment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She took every job opportunity that came her way, including as a food runner at a restaurant and doing marketing for a local Realtor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos, who is also a licensed Realtor, on Wednesday initiated coverage of five residential real estate stocks with Buy ratings.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Bruce thought the cave was worth at least five million, but his Realtor offered a reality check. schism.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner