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    Search For .realtor Domain

    Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    Real Estate Domains
    Operator
    Real Estate Domains LLC
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Not supported

    About .realtor domain

    .realtor is a sponsored generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated by Real Estate Domains LLC (RED), which manages the TLD under license and direction from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). It was delegated to the DNS root zone in July 2014 as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. Unlike most gTLDs, .realtor operates with a single authorized registrar — Real Estate Domains LLC itself — rather than through the broader open registrar marketplace. The TLD was purpose-built to create a trusted, verified namespace tied to professional membership credentials, distinguishing it from open or lightly restricted extensions.

    Who can register .realtor domain

    Registration of .realtor domains is strictly restricted and not open to the general public. Eligible registrants must be members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). NAR affiliates, NAR licensees, and parties in a contractual relationship with NAR relating to use of the REALTOR® mark may also qualify. If a registrant's membership or contractual relationship lapses, their domain registration must be withdrawn. No documentation workarounds exist — eligibility is verified against active membership status.

    How to register .realtor domain

    Because .realtor domains are issued exclusively through Real Estate Domains LLC as the sole authorized registrar, registration does not follow the standard multi-registrar checkout process. Eligible members of NAR or CREA must register directly through the official .realtor program website at get.realtor. The registry verifies membership credentials before a domain is activated, so you will need your NAR or CREA membership information on hand during the registration process. Ongoing eligibility is required for the domain to remain active — if membership lapses, the domain must be surrendered.

    Typical uses of .realtor domain

    .realtor domains are used primarily by individual real estate professionals and brokerages who are active members of the National Association of Realtors or the Canadian Real Estate Association. A common use case is a personal professional website where an agent registers their own name as the second-level label — for example, janedoe.realtor — giving them a memorable, credential-signaling web address. Geographic terms are also used at the second level to create regional directories or landing pages for local real estate services. Registrants choose .realtor over generic alternatives because the extension itself communicates verified professional status, which can build consumer trust before a visitor even loads the page.

    Tips for registering .realtor domain

    • Membership verification is mandatory before a domain becomes active — have your NAR or CREA membership number and credentials ready when you apply.
    • If your membership in NAR or CREA expires or is terminated, your .realtor domain registration must be withdrawn, so keeping dues current is essential to retaining your domain.
    • Because Real Estate Domains LLC is the sole registrar, you cannot transfer a .realtor domain to a third-party registrar as you would with most gTLDs.
    • The REALTOR® mark is a registered collective membership mark; NAR retains the right to determine, in its sole discretion, how domains in .realtor may be used, so review the usage policies before building a site.
    • Premium domain availability may be limited, particularly for high-value geographic or personal name labels, as NAR controls reservation and release policies for the namespace.

    Frequently asked questions about .realtor domain

    Who operates .realtor domain?The registry for .realtor domains is Real Estate Domains, administered by Real Estate Domains LLC.
    Who can register a .realtor domain?

    Eligibility is tied directly to active professional membership rather than to any geographic or business-type criteria alone. Individual agents, brokers, property managers, appraisers, and other real estate professionals who hold current NAR membership qualify, as do their Canadian counterparts under CREA. NAR affiliates, licensees, and organizations in a formal contractual relationship with NAR regarding the REALTOR® mark are also permitted to register. There is no pathway for non-members to obtain a .realtor domain, regardless of their involvement in real estate.

    Can I transfer a .realtor domain between registrars?

    Because Real Estate Domains LLC is the sole authorized registrar for .realtor, standard inter-registrar transfers — the process of moving a domain from one accredited registrar to another — are not applicable to this TLD. Your domain remains managed exclusively within the RED/NAR registration system for its entire lifecycle. If you wish to change the registrant contact or administrative details, that must be handled directly through the official .realtor registration platform. This is a fundamental structural difference from most gTLDs and should be factored into any long-term domain management planning.

    What happens to my .realtor domain if I let my NAR or CREA membership lapse?

    NAR's policies explicitly state that if a registrant ceases to be an active member, affiliate, licensee, or contracted party, the registration of the affected domain must be withdrawn. This means your domain cannot simply be renewed at the registry level if your underlying membership credential is no longer valid. It is advisable to treat your professional membership renewal and your domain renewal as linked obligations to avoid an unexpected loss of your web address.

    Does NAR have the right to restrict how I use my .realtor domain?

    Yes. NAR retains sole discretion not only over who may register in the .realtor namespace but also over how registered domains may be used. The registry's founding policies allow NAR to add, modify, or remove usage restrictions at any time, consistent with its stewardship of the REALTOR® mark and its Code of Ethics. Registrants should review current NAR-approved guidelines before launching a website to ensure their use case complies with applicable policies.

    Is the REALTOR® mark protected within the .realtor namespace?

    The REALTOR® term is a registered collective membership mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is protected in trademark offices across dozens of additional countries. Within the .realtor TLD, NAR acts as the steward of the mark and enforces both registration restrictions and usage policies to protect its integrity. This built-in brand protection means that consumers visiting a .realtor domain can have reasonable confidence that the registrant is associated with NAR or a recognized partner organization, which is a key value proposition of the extension.