realtor
noun
Simple meaning
A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹiəltɚ
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Definition
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noun
CanadaUS
A real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors
canadaus
A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Word family
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Property consisting of houses and land.
Compound terms
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A United States association of real estate agents which follows a strict code of ethics.
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Synonyms
Sense: real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors
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