realtor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who acts as an agent in buying, selling, or renting real estate for a commission.

  - "The realtor showed us several houses before we found the perfect one."
  - "We hired a realtor to help us sell our house quickly."
  - "The realtor made a good deal on the sale of the commercial property."

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Synonyms

estate agent , real estate agent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with realtor
rector , ector , actor , vector

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Variants

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Realtor

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Etymology

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The term 'realtor' is derived from the Latin word 'realis' meaning 'relating to reality' and the Old French word 'tor' meaning 'turnkey' or 'one who hands over the keys'. The term was first used in the United States in the early 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first realtor association was formed in Chicago in 1908.

2. The term 'realtor' is capitalized when used as a trademarked term for members of the National Association of Realtors.

3. In the United States, realtors are required to complete continuing education courses to maintain their licenses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Real Estate Agent: A real estate agent is a person who represents the seller or buyer of a property in a real estate transaction. A realtor is a type of real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors.

2. Broker: A real estate broker is a real estate professional who is licensed to conduct real estate transactions on behalf of clients. A realtor may be a broker or may work under the supervision of a broker.

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Culture

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The realtor plays a significant role in the real estate industry and is often depicted in various forms of media. In literature, realtors have been portrayed as shrewd businesspeople and sometimes as unscrupulous characters. In art, realtors have been depicted in paintings and photographs documenting the buying and selling of properties. In music, there are several songs that reference realtors and the real estate industry.

How to Memorize "realtor"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a realtor, imagine a person dressed professionally, showing you around a property, and explaining its features to you.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the term 'realtor', associate it with the idea of buying, selling, or renting real estate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the definition of a realtor is 'A Real Estate Agent Transfers Ownership'.

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