realtor
gb/ɹˈiəltɚ/ us/ɹˈiəltɚ/
B1
English
~ 9000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
professional who sells real estate
A person whose job is to help people buy, sell, or rent houses or other property for money.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a realtor
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'realtor' means any person who owns or rents property; in fact, it specifically means a professional whose job is to help others buy, sell, or rent property. Many learners also confuse the spelling and pronunciation, writing *realter* or *realator* instead of 'realtor'. In formal writing, 'real estate agent' is often safer because 'Realtor' is a trademark in the U.S.
Synonyms
real estate agent (Most common neutral equivalent; often used interchangeably with little or no difference in everyday speech.)
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real estate broker (Similar role but can suggest higher qualification or someone who runs a real estate office, depending on local law.)
Antonyms
private seller (Refers to an owner who sells property without using a professional agent or realtor.)
Collocations
licensed realtor
|local realtor
|realtor fees
|realtor commission
|hire a realtor
|your realtor
Themes
business
|housing
|work
Examples
- We hired a realtor to help us sell our condo quickly.
- Her realtor found three houses that matched her budget and school requirements.
- If you are new to the city, a good realtor can explain different neighborhoods.
- The realtor suggested we paint the living room before putting the house on the market.
- Our realtor negotiated a much better price than we expected.
Learner examples
- We talked to a realtor about buying our first home.
- The realtor showed them three houses on Saturday.
- You should ask your realtor about the schools in this area.
- He works as a realtor in a big city.
- The realtor helped them sell their house fast.
Noun
technical
C1
entity
2
NAR-member real estate professional
In the U.S., a real estate agent who belongs to the National Association of Realtors and can legally use the name "Realtor."
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a licensed Realtor
Common mistake:
Learners often do not realize that in the U.S. 'Realtor' is a trademarked title, not just a common noun; they may use it for any real estate agent in legal or technical writing, which can be inaccurate. Some also forget to capitalize 'Realtor' when it is used in the strict trademark sense.
Synonyms
NAR member (Highlights membership in the professional organization rather than the job activity itself.)
Antonyms
non-Realtor agent (A real estate agent who is not a member of the National Association of Realtors and may not use the trademarked title.)
Collocations
licensed Realtor
|Realtor member
|National Association of Realtors
|Realtor code of ethics
Themes
business
|law
|housing
Examples
- Only a member of the National Association of Realtors may use the title Realtor.
- She emphasized in her ad that she is a licensed Realtor who follows a strict code of ethics.
- The contract states that the listing agent must be a Realtor in good standing with the local board.
Learner examples
- In the United States, not every real estate agent is a Realtor.
- He became a Realtor after joining the National Association of Realtors.
- The sign says the house is listed with a Realtor.
- This book explains the rules that every Realtor must follow.
Grammar
Dictionary form
realtor
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəltɚ/
US/ɹˈiəltɚ/
Syllables & stress
re - altor (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: realtor
- Plural: realtors
Word family
Forms
realtors
noun
Core family
realty
noun B2
Expressions
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