ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Estate agent

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a toy that you don't want to play with anymore. You decide to sell it to someone who wants to buy it. To help you find a buyer, you might ask an estate agent for help.

An estate agent is like a helper who knows a lot about selling houses and toys! They work for a company that helps people sell their homes or other types of properties. They find people who want to buy these homes or properties, and help connect the buyer and the seller.

Estate agents can help people who want to sell their homes by visiting the property, taking pictures, and writing a description. They'll help show people the property and answer any questions they might have. They'll also help negotiate the price between the buyer and seller.

When it's time to close the deal, the estate agent will make sure everything is signed and that everyone knows what's going on. After it's all done, they'll get paid for their hard work by taking a small percentage of the sale price.

So, an estate agent is someone who helps sell properties like homes or toys, by finding buyers and making sure everything is done properly.