Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in commerce and business]
7. agents (commercial representatives)

Narrower term/s

• stockbrokers
• art brokers

Anotations

Scope note:

Individuals or companies that act as middlemen, who for a fee or commission negotiate contracts of purchase and sale between buyers and sellers. Distinct from "commission merchants" in that they do not take physical possession or control of the merchandise.