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realtor

/ˈriː.əl.tɚ/
re · al · tor
Plural:realtors
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realtor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A person or licensed professional whose business is buying, selling, or renting land, buildings, and housing on behalf of clients; specifically (often capitalized), a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors.

Example

"The couple hired an experienced local realtor to help them find a three-bedroom house in a good school district."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While widely used as a general noun for any real estate agent in North America, 'Realtor' (capitalized) is officially a registered trademark for a licensed professional who is an active member of the National Association of Realtors.

• Nearby Words

really
realm
realness
realtor
realty
ream
reanalyze

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1916 by Detroit real estate broker Charles N. Chadbourn from 'realty' and the Latin agent suffix '-or' to distinguish accredited trade association members from unlicensed speculators.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Realtor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/realtor
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