real estate agent
Definition
A licensed salesperson working for a real estate broker. If the agent sells a house successfully, then he/she receives a portion of the sale price as a commission. In the U.S., all real estate agents have to be licensed by the state they work for.
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exclusive listing, realtor
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exclusive listing, exclusive right to sell listing
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