reators: I got called out for improperly using "Realtor" - 06/20/10 11:27 AM
I recently got called out for improper use of the word Realtor.
I wasn't sure what I was doing wrong because I always capitalize it, although that is the third preferred use.
The preferred use is REALTOR®.
The second preferred use is Realtor®.
However, the National Association of Realtors, recognizing that putting registered symbols or all-caps REALTORs throughout text can easily dilute the message of the text for the general public, allows the third preferred use of Realtor, with just an initial capital letter.
In all instances, though, realtor with all lower case is not proper.
Also note that Realtor© or any other form with the … (270 comments)