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      There are many business careers from which to choose. Some of them require more selling than others. If you have an interest in business, finance ability and a talent for sales, you may consider becoming a business broker. more »

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    • About Real Estate Brokers

      Whether you are buying or selling a home, real estate brokers can make the process easier. You can use their expertise to help you land a great deal or sell your home quickly. With information, you can choose the one who is right for your deal. more »

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    • Types of Brokers

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    Wikipedia

    Broker



    A broker is a party that mediates between a buyer and a seller. A broker who also acts as a seller or as a buyer becomes a principal party to the deal. Distinguish agent: one who acts on behalf of a principal. A "brokerage" or a "brokerage firm" is a business that acts as a broker. A brokerage firm is a business that specializes in trading stocks. A sales person working for a securities or commodity brokerage firm is popularly (but incorrectly) called a "broker." A broker in that context is, strictly speaking, an exchange member who is actually executing the purchase or sales order in the pit, on the exchange, as a service to the client of the firm for which that salesman works.

    Types of brokers
    * Aircraft broker
    * Broker-dealer
    * Business broker
    * Commodity broker
    * Contract Hire Broker (see Business Contract Hire)
    * Customs broker
    * Deep discount broker
    * Forex Broker
    * Insurance broker
    * Investment broker
    * IT broker
    * Joint venture broker
    * List broker
    * Low cost broker
    * Marriage broker
    * Mortgage broker
    * Options broker
    * Power broker (term)
    * Prime broker
    * Product broker
    * Real estate broker
    * Retail broker
    * Ship broker
    * Sponsorship broker
    * Stock broker
    * Yacht charter brokers

    References

    Category:Occupations

    ar:دلاَّل
    cs:Makléř
    de:Makler
    el:Μεσίτης Αστικών Συμβάσεων
    fr:Courtier
    nl:Makelaar
    ja:仲立人
    no:Megler
    pl:Broker
    pt:Broker
    ru:Маклер
    sr:Брокер
    fi:Meklari
    sv:Mäklare
    uk:Маклер
    vi:Người môi giới read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broker

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