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What is the difference between Broker and Salesperson?

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Steinn

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Steinn , Corporate employee, Graz

Answered Dec 30, 2020

A real estate salesperson must work under a real estate broker. A salesperson operated under the broker and can only perform specific duties. It is the job of an agent to work directly with clients, and as such, the agent is the person with whom you have the most contact. Real estate brokers have procured additional training and passed a broker’s licensing exam. Brokers may have their firm and work without supervision. The broker serves more of a managing role, and they take care of the hiring, training, and supervising real estate agents. The broker is accountable for all sales contacts. It is the agent who arranges showings and open houses. They work to get houses bought and sold. Ultimately, the real estate agent or salesperson must answer to the broker.
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C. Hughes

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C. Hughes, Musician, MA, Bradford

Answered Dec 22, 2020

People may get confused with the differences between a salesperson and a broker. A real estate salesperson is someone who will help people get the type of home that they have always wanted. They can also help people sell homes. The broker, on the other hand, is someone who is in charge of managing the brokerage.

The broker may own a company that will help manage different salespeople that can help the brokerage sell and buy homes. One thing that is for sure: brokers and real estate salespeople who sell a lot of items usually get a lot of money and commission because of their jobs. They will earn more than the average who are not able to sell a lot.

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J. Harty

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J. Harty, Writer, M.A, Chula Vista

Answered Dec 18, 2020

Broker and salesperson are two terminologies that are used in real estate, referring to two different professions when it comes to real estate. In some places, these two professions are both recognized as one, being called real estate agents. However, there are some significant differences between them.

Both broker and salesperson have relatively the same responsibilities, which include advising their client on investment and also determining the value of a particular property. The major factors that differentiate the brokers from the salesperson are the license obtained and interaction with clients.

Pressing further, the position of a broker is known to be higher than that of a salesperson, in the sense that brokers usually work according to the directives of the salesperson, who can work independently. Hence, you need to be a salesperson first before you can obtain a license to be a broker, and you must have passed some courses successfully as well.

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L. Agate

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Answered Dec 11, 2020

Both broker and salesperson share similar duties that need to be addressed. They both determine the value of the property, and they give guidance and suggestions on investments. The noticeable distinction between the two is in the license requirements and the relationship with the clients.

It is easier to obtain a license for becoming a salesperson. On the other hand, you cannot procure a broker's license without first becoming a salesperson. Brokers need more education than the salesperson. Unlike a salesperson, a broker works autonomously.

A salesperson can only work under the supervision of a broker, and they cannot have a direct contract with the clients. The listings are all arranged under the broker's name and not the name of a salesperson. A broker, on the other hand, works directly with buyers and sellers. A salesperson is only under contract, which means that the broker manages his income.

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Noah

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Noah , Chauffer, LA

Answered Nov 27, 2020

The terms brokers and salesperson refer to professionals that are involved in real estate. In some environments, they do not really recognize the difference between these two professionals, as they are both recognized as real estate agents. These two professionals require that you obtain licenses before you can become them. However, it is easier to obtain a license for working as a salesperson; meanwhile, you have to obtain a license for a salesperson first, and also sit an exam before you can obtain a license or work as a broker. This simply implies that a broker is more educated than a salesperson, and you have to have experience as a salesperson first before you can work as a broker. Besides, a salesperson only works under a broker, and cannot contract directly with clients. A broker is the main person that deals with the buyer and seller directly and also pays the salesperson as due.
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Ben

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Answered Nov 27, 2020

Brokers and salespersons are professionals who handle real estate. There is hardly any difference in the responsibilities each one has. They both must determine the value of a property and giving guidance and suggestions on investments. The main difference between the two is the licensing prerequisites and interaction with the client. It is easier to obtain a license working as a salesperson. On the other hand, a person will obtain a broker’s license only if they have experience as a salesperson and have completed a specific course. Brokers require more education. Unlike a salesperson, a broker works autonomously. A salesperson can only work as a broker and does not have the right to contract with clients directly. When coming to the listing, all of them are placed under a broker’s name. A broker deals directly with the buyers and sellers.
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Bart

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Bart , Musician, BA, Lausanne

Answered Nov 18, 2020

Real estate salespeople and brokers would need to work hand in hand so that different people can get the perfect homes for them. There are some differences in terms of the type of operation that they need to do. The broker will be in charge of operating the brokerage. This is the person who may work closely with the sellers and the buyers. All of the properties that are being sold can be listed under the brokerage firm. The salesperson will be working under the broker. This person will be in charge of promoting the different properties so that they can be sold to people. For every property that is sold, the salesperson will get a percentage.
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Charlie Rogers

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Charlie Rogers, Manager, Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), Lexington, Kentucky

Answered Jul 23, 2020

Broke and Salesperson are two occupations relate to the field of business. Both occupations are in between the buyer and the seller. They help the person that is trying to buy the product, as well as the seller of the product. Between the two, the broker has more responsibilities.

Broke and Salesperson are two occupations relate to the field of business. Both occupations are in
Both must be licensed, but it is much harder to obtain a broker license than it is to obtain a salesperson licence. Before a person can become a broker, than must have experience as a salesperson and they need more education if they choose to become a broker. A salesperson will work under a broker, while brokers work by themselves.

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M. Delilah

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Answered Jul 20, 2020

The salesperson is someone who will be in charge of working for the broker. The main goal of the salesperson is to make sure that the properties that are being offered to people will be appealing enough for people to actually take notice and eventually purchase. There are a lot of brokers who will come in their own offices.

The salesperson is someone who will be in charge of working for the broker. The main goal of the
They may have an actual office, or they may have a home office, but it is likely that they will have different salespeople that will be working under them. Take note that there is some state wherein there are no salespeople who will be available. The only people who will be there are going to be the brokers.

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Bergeront Tiffney

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Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer, M. Tech, Southeast Montgomery

Answered Jul 13, 2020

Broker and salesperson are two terms that describe certain people who act as middlemen between a buyer and a seller. Most times, there are some people who still think of brokers and salespersons as real estate agents. While both might have some things in common, one of the ways by which they can be differentiated is by looking at their responsibilities.

Broker and salesperson are two terms that describe certain people who act as middlemen between a
Though their responsibilities look very similar, a broker has more responsibilities than a salesperson. As a result, to become a licensed broker, it comes with a lot of requirements, and that is why it is very easy to get a salesperson's license. One of the requirements before you can obtain a broker's license is that you must be an experienced salesperson, and you must be well trained. A salesperson only needs less education compared to a broker. While salespersons usually work under brokers, s broker can work independently.

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