real estate agent — A person whose job is to help people buy, sell, or rent buildings and land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person whose job is to help people buy, sell, or rent buildings and land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəl ɪˈsteɪt ˈeɪdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- The real estate agent showed us five apartments before we found the perfect one.
- My real estate agent talks so fast, I think he's trying to sell me the house before I even see it!
- She decided to become a real estate agent after buying her first house.
real estate agent
NOUN[/ˈriːəl ɪˈsteɪt ˈeɪdʒənt/]
A person whose job is to help people buy, sell, or rent buildings and land
The real estate agent proudly shows a young couple their dream apartment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound term combines three etymologically distinct words. 'Real' derives from Latin 'realis' (relating to things, actual), 'estate' from Old French 'estat' (state, property), and 'agent' from Latin 'agens' (one who acts). Together, they literally denote a person who acts on behalf of another in transactions involving tangible property.
Breakdown
real (from Latin realis: actual, relating to things) + estate (from Old French estat: property, possessions) + agent (from Latin agens: one who acts, performer of actions). The compound conveys the sense of 'a representative who conducts business in real property.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The real estate agent showed us five apartments before we found the perfect one.”
“My real estate agent talks so fast, I think he's trying to sell me the house before I even see it!”
“She decided to become a real estate agent after buying her first house.”
“A good real estate agent knows the neighborhood better than the residents do.”
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