realtor
Translation
estate agent
Examples
We hired a realtor to sell our house.
We hired an estate agent to sell our house.
The realtor showed us several properties.
The estate agent showed us several properties.
Grammar Patterns
a realtor a person who is licensed to arrange the buying and selling of homes and other types of real estate We hired a realtor to sell our house.
Similar Words
estate agent, property agent, broker
Etymology
From 'real estate' + '-or' (agent suffix). In the US, 'Realtor' is a trademarked term for a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Memory Tips
A 'realtor' helps you with 'real' property. Note that in the UK, 'estate agent' is the common term.