Brokerage

/ˈbroʊ.kɚ.ɪdʒ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The business or service of acting as an intermediary to arrange transactions between buyers and sellers, especially in finance or real estate.
    The brokerage earned a commission for facilitating the sale of the property.
  2. (n.) The fee or commission charged by a broker for services rendered in a transaction.
    She paid a brokerage fee for purchasing shares through her broker.

Commentary

Brokerage commonly refers both to the agency service provided by brokers and the commission earned; clarity in contracts is advisable to specify which meaning applies.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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