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realtors

 

[ ˈriː.lə.tɚz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

real estate industry

A realtor is a professional who represents buyers or sellers in real estate transactions. They are typically licensed and have expertise in the local housing market.

Synonyms

broker, property consultant, real estate agent.

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Word Description / Examples
realtors

Used to refer to licensed members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, who adhere to a strict code of ethics.

  • I contacted a few realtors to help me find a new house in the suburbs.
  • Realtors often have access to exclusive listings and market insights.
real estate agent

Common term for a person who helps clients buy, sell, or rent properties. They may or may not be licensed realtors.

  • The real estate agent showed us five houses that fit our criteria.
  • Our real estate agent was very knowledgeable about the local market.
broker

Refers to a person or firm that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission when the deal is executed. Can be used in various markets, including real estate and financial markets.

  • After speaking to several brokers, I found the best mortgage deal.
  • He works as a stock broker but also has experience in real estate.
property consultant

Typically used to describe professionals offering specialized advice and knowledge about properties, often geared toward investment and commercial real estate.

  • We hired a property consultant to advise us on the feasibility of our new commercial development.
  • The property consultant provided a detailed market analysis and investment advice.

Examples of usage

  • Many people choose to work with a realtor when buying or selling a home.
  • The realtor helped us find our dream house within our budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "realtors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corretores de imóveis

🇮🇳 रियलटर्स

🇩🇪 Immobilienmakler

🇮🇩 realtor

🇺🇦 ріелтори

🇵🇱 pośrednicy nieruchomości

🇯🇵 不動産業者

🇫🇷 agents immobiliers

🇪🇸 agentes inmobiliarios

🇹🇷 gayrimenkul danışmanları

🇰🇷 부동산 중개인

🇸🇦 وكلاء العقارات

🇨🇿 realitní makléři

🇸🇰 realitní makléri

🇨🇳 房地产经纪人

🇸🇮 posredniki nepremičnin

🇮🇸 fasteignasalarar

🇰🇿 жылжымайтын мүлік агенттері

🇬🇪 რియელტორები

🇦🇿 daşınmaz əmlak agentləri

🇲🇽 agentes inmobiliarios

Etymology

The term 'realtor' originated in the early 20th century as a trademark of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States. It has since become a common term to refer to real estate professionals globally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,506 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.