Realtor Com
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About Realtor Com
Realtor.com is an online real estate marketplace operated by News Corp subsidiary Move, Inc., and the official website of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Founded in 1996, Realtor.com was the first major online real estate listing site and maintains one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date MLS database connections — updating listings every 15 minutes from 800+ MLSs nationwide. Realtor.com attracts approximately 75 million monthly unique visitors and has inventory of 1 million+ for-sale listings and 9 million+ rental listings. As the NAR's official partner, Realtor.com has deep relationships with the real estate agent community (1.5 million+ REALTOR members). The platform offers home search, market trends, mortgage calculator, school data, and agent matching. Move, Inc./Realtor.com generates revenue primarily through agent lead generation and advertising. In 2024, News Corp explored a sale of Realtor.com amid competitive pressures from Zillow and Redfin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Realtor.com or Zillow more accurate?
Realtor.com generally has more accurate and up-to-date listing status — as the official NAR partner with 800+ direct MLS feeds updated every 15 minutes, it's less likely to show sold or under-contract homes as still active. Zillow's Zestimate home value tool is unique and widely used. For the most current listing data, Realtor.com has an edge. For home value estimates and neighborhood data, Zillow's Zestimate is a useful (if imperfect) tool. Both are worth checking when searching for homes.
Can buyers find a Realtor through Realtor.com?
Yes. Realtor.com's agent directory includes 1.5 million+ NAR member agents searchable by location, specialty, and experience. The site shows agent sales history, ratings, and reviews. However, featured agents pay for placement, so ranking doesn't purely reflect quality. As with any platform, interview multiple agents before choosing. Realtor.com also allows buyers to request agent matching through its concierge service.