A broker is an individual or party that negotiates transactions between a consumer

and a seller, they also get a portion of the total sales when the negotiation is
finalized. A broker also serves as a consumer and a seller; other defines them as
an agent. Brokers do exists in different types of industries such as; real estate,
food, logistics or clothing industries. They serve as the third person or a
facilitator between buyer and the seller.

Different Types of Brokers

Insurance Broker

This type of broker works with different insurance companies, providing the best
available policies for his clients. Insurance broker is different from a typical
agent; however they do have similarities with the service that they offer such as;
providing structure policies, settling customer’s claims and usually works on a
commission basis.

An insurance broker is specialized in one specific type of insurance or deal, these

are; Health, life, home, auto and other types of insurance. Some insurance brokers
are required to undergo training and must acquire formal licenses from the Security
and Exchange Commission or other government associations that deals with
investments.

Real Estate Broker

A real estate broker is a person who helps the seller sells a property; he serves
as an intermediary between buyers and sellers. Although they have a big role
between the seller and the buyer, a real estate broker does not have the power or
right to make important decisions on the client’s behalf. He must also acquire a
formal license before proceeding with any transactions; he is required to take a
90-hour course and must pass an exam on a real estate law. This type of broker
usually has salespersons known as the “real estate agents” their role is to assist
the broker in the selling process.

Stock Broker

Main role of a stock broker is to trade stocks on behalf of his clients through a
brokerage account, these stocks are the mutual funds and bonds. Stock brokers
usually charge a $15 commission per trade. There are also two kinds of stock
brokers, and these are; Discount brokers and full-service brokers.

High-End Broker

High-End Broker’s job is to study and plan the condition of the economy, this type
of broker usually have a team of researchers, they study the status of the market
and gives advises to their clients on when is the best time to buy or sell a
property. Clients of a high-end broker are usually people in the high society
level.

Online Broker

Online brokers works through different brokerage websites. Presenting investment

database information for their clients via online is their main role, database
information includes; graphs, charts and investment tips.
Discount Broker

A discount broker carries out buy and sells orders at a reduced commission,
compared to a full service broker, but he doesn’t provide investment advices.