What's the difference between a real estate agent and a broker?

Most states require real estate sales professionals to be licensed by that state. This is so that they can control and regulate the education and experience requirements. Many may also have a central authority to resolve consumer problems.State to state the terminology used for real estate professionals varies little.Brokers are generally required to have more education and experience than real estate salespersons or agents.The person you normally deal with is a real estate agent.This salesperson is licensed by the state, but must work for a broker.All listings are placed in the broker's name, not the salesperson's.A broker can deal directly with home buyers and sellers, or can have a staff of salespersons or agents working for them.