realator.com

January 3, 2026

What you’re probably looking for: Realtor.com vs “realator.com”

If you typed realator.com, you’re not alone. People commonly misspell realtor.com by inserting an extra “a” (realator). The important thing is that spelling differences like this can matter online, because a single-character typo can send you somewhere you didn’t intend.

When I tried to load realator.com, the page didn’t return readable content in the normal way (no text content came through). That doesn’t automatically mean it’s malicious, but it does mean you shouldn’t assume it’s the same thing as Realtor.com just because it looks close.

What Realtor.com actually is

Realtor.com is a major real estate listings website in the US, operated by Move, Inc., which is owned by News Corp. Realtor.com has also described itself as offering a comprehensive list of for-sale properties plus tools to help people make decisions.

A detail that often gets quoted: Realtor.com is presented as the “official website for the National Association of Realtors®” in News Corp/Move communications around the acquisition. (That “official” language is about the relationship and branding, not a government role, but it’s still a useful signal that you’re dealing with the real platform.)

What you can do on Realtor.com

People mainly use Realtor.com for:

• Home search: for-sale listings, rentals, filters, map view, price history in many cases, and local browsing.
• Agent discovery: the site pushes “find REALTORS®” and lead/referral pathways as a core part of the business model.
• Mortgage and affordability tools: mortgage shopping and related calculators are positioned as part of the experience.
• International listings: Realtor.com runs an international section that includes country-specific browsing (for example, Indonesia pages and other markets).

It also has a widely used mobile app. On Google Play, the listing describes it as an “award-winning” app and includes a claim about being the “#1 app trusted by real estate professionals,” tied to a proprietary survey (Aug 2024). The Play Store page also shows it was updated on January 1, 2026.

Why lookalike domains like “realator.com” are a real risk

The cybersecurity term for typo-based lookalike domains is typosquatting: registering misspellings or close variations of well-known domains to capture traffic from typing mistakes.

What happens next depends on who controls the typo domain. Some are harmless (parked pages, ads, redirects). Some are used for phishing, lead scams, or malware delivery. Because real estate involves identity details and big payments, it’s a popular target category for fraud in general, and Realtor.com itself publishes guidance on common scam patterns like wire fraud.

Quick checks to make sure you’re on the real site

Here’s what I’d do in practice, especially if you’re about to log in or submit contact details:

1. Confirm the exact domain

   • The real platform is realtor.com (no extra “a”).
   • Be careful with similar-looking alternatives (extra letters, swapped letters, different endings).

2. Don’t rely on the padlock icon alone

   • Modern phishing sites commonly use HTTPS too, so the lock icon does not mean a site is trustworthy. Chromium has explicitly called this out, noting that “nearly all phishing sites use HTTPS.”
   • Mozilla makes the same point: HTTPS encrypts the connection, but it doesn’t guarantee the site is honest.

3. Use a bookmark or typed search result you trust

   • If you use the site often, bookmark https://www.realtor.com/ and always start there.
   • If you search, make sure the result is the real domain, not a lookalike.

4. Be cautious with lead forms and “agent connection” flows

   • Legit real estate sites do route inquiries to agents, but scammers also mimic these flows. If a page feels off (odd questions, urgency, payment requests, weird email domains), stop and re-check the URL.

If you were trying to use Realtor.com for a specific task

Most people typing “realator.com” are trying to do one of these:

• Find listings in a city: go to Realtor.com and use the “homes for sale” search flow.
• Check property in Indonesia or outside the US: use the international section and then drill into the country page.
• Download the app: verify the publisher and install from the official store listing.

If you tell me what you were trying to do (buy, rent, international, or just browsing), I can lay out the shortest safe path through the real site.

Key takeaways

• realator.com is a common misspelling; realtor.com is the well-known real estate platform.
• Realtor.com is operated by Move, Inc. (News Corp) and is positioned in News Corp materials as the official website for the National Association of Realtors®.
• Misspelled domains are a known risk pattern called typosquatting.
• The padlock/HTTPS doesn’t prove legitimacy; phishing sites use HTTPS too.
• For safety, start from the correct domain, bookmark it, and double-check before sharing personal or financial info.

FAQ

Is realator.com the same as realtor.com?

No. They are different domains. The extra “a” changes where your browser goes.

Is realator.com a scam?

I can’t confirm intent just from the name, and some typo domains are simply parked or inactive. But typo domains are a common setup used in typosquatting, so treat it as untrusted until proven otherwise.

How do I confirm I’m using the legitimate Realtor.com?

Check that the address bar shows realtor.com exactly, and ideally start from a bookmark to https://www.realtor.com/.

Doesn’t the padlock mean it’s safe?

It means your connection is encrypted. It does not mean the site is legitimate or non-scammy, and major browser teams have warned about this misunderstanding.

Does Realtor.com have international listings?

Yes. Realtor.com has an international section with country pages (including Indonesia) and browsing tools.