Broker

usgb/ˈbrəʊkər/
noun

A person who buys and sells goods or assets for other people.

The stockbroker invested his clients' money in shares of a technology company.
Visual representation of "broker" - A person who buys and sells goods or assets for other people.

Often appears as...

  • stock broker
  • real estate broker
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Professional Context

Often used in business and finance to describe specialists in these fields.

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She hired a broker to manage her investment portfolio.
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Role Clarity

A broker acts on behalf of others, not trading for their own benefit.

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The real estate broker helped them find the perfect house.
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Service Charge

Brokers typically earn through commissions or fees for services.

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Ask about the broker's fees before you agree to work with them.
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