Real estate salesperson
A licensed agent who works under a supervising broker. They can list, sell, and represent clients, but they can't run their own brokerage.
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Part 1 of 4
Why a seller cares
Most agents hold a salesperson license and work under a broker. It is a full license to list, sell and represent; what it does not allow is running a firm alone.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
Your agent is a licensed salesperson at a brokerage. They list and sell your home; the broker's name is on the agreement.
| What a salesperson can do | What they cannot |
|---|---|
| List and market your home | Sign the listing agreement as the brokerage |
| Negotiate and advise | Hold your deposit; the brokerage or title company does |
| Represent you through closing | Work without a broker's supervision |
A salesperson is a fully licensed agent working under a broker's umbrella.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That salesperson means junior. Many top agents never bother with the broker license.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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