realtor — a person who works as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who works as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəltər/
Example Sentences
- Our realtor was so enthusiastic that she practically moved into the house before we did!
- The realtor promised the house had 'character' - turns out the character was a ghost in the attic.
- I need to find a good realtor to help me sell my apartment.
realtor
NOUN[/ˈriːəltər/]
a person who works as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land
The realtor proudly handed the new homeowners the keys to their dream house.
The realtor matched the family with the perfect home.
The real dream became reality after the realtor found the perfect house.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Created in 1916 in the United States by combining 'real estate' (property and buildings) with the agent suffix '-or'. Originally a trademark of the National Association of Realtors, it has since become a generic term for any real estate broker or agent.
Breakdown
real (genuine, actual) + estate (property, possessions) + -or (one who does, agent suffix) = one who deals with real property
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📝Examples
“Our realtor was so enthusiastic that she practically moved into the house before we did!”
“The realtor promised the house had 'character' - turns out the character was a ghost in the attic.”
“I need to find a good realtor to help me sell my apartment.”
“The realtor explained all the legal procedures involved in buying a house.”
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