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In response to
"Being an attorney is not necessary, though a lot of attorneys end up being agents for athletes, musicians, and other entertainers."
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ReluctantYuleLog
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A closer-to-home example might be an independent insurance agent or a real estate agent.
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If you go to see an insurance agent for an insurance company like State Farm or Nationwide, they're not really an "agent" in the true sense of the word -- at least not for you. They're an agent of the company negotiating with you on behalf of the company.
If you go see an independent insurance agent, you're the "principal" in the relationship. The agent is representing you and going out to different insurance companies to get an insurance policy on your behalf.
Same for a real estate agent. If you're selling a home, the real estate agent representing you is known as a "seller's agent." That real estate agent is out there representing you in the sale -- making the house look good, negotiating terms with the buyer or the buyer's agent, etc.
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