# What is a Broker? Source: [theforage.com](https://www.theforage.com/blog/careers/what-is-a-broker#:~:text=A%20broker%20is%20a%20person,estate%2C%20finance%2C%20and%20trade.) *(edited)* A broker is a person who helps traders, sellers, or purchasers complete transactions. Consider a broker as a middleman who makes sure that everything goes smoothly and that everyone has the information they need. The Broker simply trades on your behalf. ### How do Brokers make money Brokers can generate revenue in a number of ways. The most popular approaches are mark-up fees, commission fees, and advising fees (also called spreads). Within the context of Fuel Switch the Broker generates revenue through commission fees that is set by the user for who they are brokering. Commissions represent a portion of the total sale. For instance, if a Broker had sold RECs on your behalf, the Broker would get 5% of the profits, if the commission percentage that was set by the user was 5%. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fuelswitch.io/manage-your-account/connect-your-account-to-a-broker-or-customer/what-is-a-broker.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.