What is .realtor?
.realtor entered the DNS root zone on July 30, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .realtor is served by 8 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .realtor, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
.realtor FAQ
What does .realtor mean?
.realtor is a generic top-level domain named for the word "realtor", and it's aimed at real estate & home. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .realtor used for?
.realtor is mostly used for real estate & home. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .realtor?
None. .realtor is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .realtor domain extension?
Real Estate Domains LLC operates .realtor as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .realtor created?
.realtor was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 30, 2014.
Is .realtor a valid domain?
Yes. .realtor is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .realtor addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .realtor domain?
.realtor names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Real Estate Domains LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .realtor DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .realtor.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 30, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
