Real Estate or Realty ?

[DnEbook]

I thought i may call upon some members here to give me their views on what is a more popular term for 'selling/renting/buying' property

A friend claims that Realty is more popular in the states than Real Estate ??

Google trends is me telling Real Estate is the far better term for the american property market

.....any views ?

Would do you call it ?

 

[Ray]

It depends on the area. Up north I have heard it referred to as realty and the south as real estate.

My opinion is to go with realty. It fits inline better with realtor. Real estate agent is just too long.

Realty also has a broader sense as when I think of real estate I think of ones personal estate.

PS. I grew up I'm the north

 

[likemike]

In the US it's definitely real estate not realty. Check semrush.com to see.

Best of luck to you!

 

[Ray]

In the US it's definitely real estate not realty. Check semrush.com to see.

Best of luck to you!

Like I said, he is from the south lol

 

[enlytend]

Real Estate seems to be preferred ...
http://www.google.com/insights/search/#q=realty,real estate&geo=US&cmpt=q

 

[DnEbook]

Thanks all ......repped !

 

[DU]

Realty is sold by a Realtor.

Real Estate is sold by anyone including Realtors.

I'm from all over.

:imho:

 

[DnEbook]

Realty is sold by a Realtor.

Real Estate is sold by anyone including Realtors.

I'm from all over.

:imho:

a rep for the man about town

shouldn't you be training for the olympics ?

 

[Corey]

"Real Estate" is a global term.

Checkout Official Site of the National Association of REALTORS® for the
US Market @ http://www.realtor.com/?source=web

Cheers
Corey

 

[DnEbook]

"Real Estate" is a global term.

Checkout Official Site of the National Association of REALTORS® for the
US Market @ http://www.realtor.com/?source=web

Cheers
Corey

Whilst i do agree with you i was trying to establish the usa preference, repped

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

I prefer Real Estate. However, it really just depends upon the context in which either is being used, and personal preference. Often times either can be used in place of the other, but sometimes one fits more appropriately than the other in different contexts.

Here in the Western United States Realty is more often used to describe a company or agency, which sells real estate. Sometimes realty is even used to shorten real estate. For example: Johnstown Realty would more often be used over Johnstown Real Estate Agency, though both are acceptable.

If you speak of or refer to a realtor or an agent then you might prefer to use real estate. Seldom will you hear the phrase s/he sells realty, or is a realty agent. It is more common to hear s/he sells real estate, or is a real estate agent.

Just my two cents from my corner of the world...give or take a penny.


-Regards

 

[DnEbook]

cool thanks , repped

I think we have enough info , thanks all

 

[weblaunch]

Real estate is more commonly used.

 

[tatemercer]

I’ve noticed the same confusion over the years, especially when dealing with clients from different regions. “Real estate” definitely seems to be the more common term across the US, particularly in marketing, search behavior, and industry publications. “Realty” shows up, but usually as part of a brand name or brokerage title rather than everyday conversation.

When I work with international buyers, especially those comparing US terminology with European usage, the difference becomes even more obvious. For example, platforms like Living On The Cote d'Azur: livingonthecotedazur.com/city/auribeau-sur-siagne/ use “real estate” throughout their listings for markets like Auribeau-sur-Siagne, and that matches what most buyers expect when searching for property, regardless of where they’re from.

If your goal is clarity and reach, “real estate” tends to perform better in both search engines and general communication. “Realty” isn’t wrong, just more niche and often tied to company names rather than the service itself.

 

[nicenic]

From what I’ve seen in domain demand, ‘real estate’ tends to draw wider intent.

 

[likemike]

You got your answer. Real estate hands down DNebook.