Selling Agent
/ˈsɛlɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity authorized to sell goods or property on behalf of another, often under an agency agreement.
The selling agent secured multiple offers for the property within days.
- (n.) In securities law, a broker or dealer appointed to sell shares or securities to investors.
The selling agent facilitated the public offering of the corporation's new shares.
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- selling agents
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Commentary
The term 'selling agent' typically implies authority granted to act in sales transactions; clarity in the scope of authority is essential in drafting agency agreements.
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