What is .realty?
.realty entered the DNS root zone on July 1, 2015, 11 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.
Waterford Limited also runs 3 other TLDs, including .click, .forum and .love.
On the technical side, .realty is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .realty, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.realty).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.realty FAQ
What does .realty mean?
.realty is a generic top-level domain named for the word "realty", and it's aimed at real estate & home. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .realty used for?
.realty 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 .realty?
None. .realty is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .realty domain extension?
Waterford Limited operates .realty as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .realty created?
.realty was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 1, 2015.
Is .realty a valid domain?
Yes. .realty is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .realty addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .realty domain?
.realty names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Waterford Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .realty DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .realty.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
