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Realtor

American

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

Trademark.

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 British

/ ˈrɪəltə, -ˌtɔː /

noun

an estate agent, esp an accredited one

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of realtor

C20: from a trademark

Example Sentences

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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

Last spring, Realtor Teresa Fuller saw signs that the epic task of rebuilding Altadena could be a local affair, with potential buyers wanting to place a bet on the community’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 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

“One of the first things you’re taught as a Realtor is no commingling of funds,” Belyayev said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Mama had been clicking through a Realtor website.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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