What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of agente (agent) and inmobiliario (relating to real estate/property).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Agente de Bienes Raíces is a formal way to say real estate broker. Similarly, corredor de bienes raíces is a more formal or technical way to say real estate broker, often used in legal or professional contexts in certain Latin American countries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Asesor Inmobiliario is frequently used to refer to a real estate broker. In Colombia and Venezuela, Corredor Inmobiliario is used as an alternative. In Argentina and Uruguay, Martillero or Martillero Público refers to a certified real estate broker authorized to conduct auctions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be changed to the feminine form by using agente inmobiliaria if the agent is female. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s or -es, such as in agentes inmobiliarios.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌxente immobiˈljaɾjo/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a broker in a legal context in many Latin American countries, you might see the term Corredor, which literally means 'runner'.
- While agente inmobiliario is common, the term bienes raíces literally means 'root goods', imagining the property as something firmly rooted in the earth.
- The adjective inmobiliario comes from the word mueble, meaning 'movable'. In Spanish, property is divided into muebles (movable goods) and inmuebles (immovable real estate).
Examples in context
- Necesito contactar a un agente de bienes raíces para vender mi casaI need to contact a real estate broker to sell my house
- Estoy buscando un corredor de bienes raíces con experiencia en inversionesI'm looking for a real estate broker with experience in investments
- ¿Sabes de algún agente inmobiliario confiable?Do you know any reliable real estate brokers?
- Contraté un gestor inmobiliario para vender mi pisoI hired a real estate broker to sell my apartment
- Necesito hablar con un agente inmobiliario.I need to speak with a real estate broker.
- El agente inmobiliario nos mostró la casa.The real estate broker showed us the house.
- Ella trabaja como agente inmobiliario en esta ciudad.She works as a real estate broker in this city.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing moving to a new apartment.
- JavierElena, ¿conoces a algún agente inmobiliario?Elena, do you know any real estate broker?
- ElenaSí, Javier, tengo uno muy bueno.Yes, Javier, I have a very good one.
- JavierPerfecto, pásame su número, por favor.Perfect, give me his number, please.
- ElenaTe lo envío ahora mismo.I will send it to you right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry agente inmobiliario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
