An estate broker is a professional who helps individuals and families buy, sell or manage their real estate assets. This can include residential properties such as homes, condos or townhouses, as well as commercial property like office buildings, retail spaces or industrial warehouses. An estate broker works with clients to determine their needs and goals, then uses their knowledge of the market and expert negotiation skills to help them achieve those objectives. This can involve helping a client buy a new home, sell an existing property, invest in rental properties or manage a portfolio of real estate assets. Estate brokers often specialize in specific areas such as residential, commercial, industrial or land sales and may work for a real estate agency or operate independently.