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Broker

California Association of Realtors

Updated 10-31-2026

Broker

An individual who assists with arranging funding or negotiating contracts for a client but who does not loan the money himself or herself. Brokers usually charge a fee or receive a commission for their services.

California Association of Realtors Glossary

California Association of Realtors · p. 3

FTC

Updated 10-31-2026

Broker

An individual or firm that acts as an agent between providers and users of products or services, such as a mort-gage broker or real estate broker. See also "Mortgage Broker."

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 3

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