What is Real Estate Agent?
A real estate agent is a licensed professional who helps people buy, sell, or rent property and is legally required to work under a supervising broker. Agents guide pricing, negotiations, paperwork, and the transaction timeline. In California, agents are licensed and regulated by the Department of Real Estate (DRE).
Example: A buyer hires a real estate agent who finds suitable homes, writes the offers, and coordinates inspections and escrow through closing.