REALTOR®

Definition: A member of the National Association of REALTORS® entitled to use its protected membership designation. Members can include sales associates, brokers, and other eligible real estate professionals.

Example

A Florida sales associate who is a qualifying NAR member uses REALTOR® to identify that membership.

Keep the distinction clear

Not every licensed real estate professional is a REALTOR®, and the term does not mean only broker. Licensing and association membership are separate.

Related terms

National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) · Sales Associate · Broker

Keep studying

A BAR SALE: Which Real Estate Activities Require a License?

References: NAR: REALTOR® membership marks

Pronunciation (US): REEL-ter (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster