a person who administers a landed estate and its tenancies
2.
a person who acts as an agent for the sale of land
Derived forms
land agency
noun
land agent in American English
noun
1.
a person or firm engaged at a commission to obtain grants of public lands or to negotiate the buying and selling of private lands between two or more parties
2.
a government official in charge of the management of public lands
3. Brit
the steward of an estate
Word origin
[1820–30, Amer.]
Examples of 'land agent' in a sentence
land agent
The Colonel was an experienced land agent in civil life.
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Pay for a land agent and don't try to change the farm overnight.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is best to seek advice from an experienced farmer or land agent.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The idea behind this latter choice was that he should become a land agent.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His father was a land agent from whom he inherited a strong work ethic.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you opt for an easement, it could be worth using a professional land agent and valuer to negotiate on your behalf.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
However, as time passes, solitude and the presence of a male land agent start to take their toll.
The Sun (2009)
Some of his relatives had fled the country after violent confrontations with land agents.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You will need to be remarkably proactive with estate and land agents, and lateral in your research.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Current policies allow land agents to approach owners of properties near designated development land asking if they would be interested in selling.