How Do Agents Differ from Brokers

Short Answer

How do agents differ from brokers?
Agents receive commissions.
Brokers take title to merchandise, but agents do not.
Brokers provide information services to customers, but agents do not.
Agents take title to merchandise, brokers do not.
Agents deal in the product lines of a few producers usually on a long term basis, whereas brokers match sellers and buyers as needed.