Which of these roles is NOT typically associated with a brokerage?

The role that is not typically associated with a brokerage is a customer. In the context of real estate, a brokerage facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers, and it is made up of various roles that help serve clients, including designated agents, salespersons, and principals.

A designated agent represents a client in a transaction, often taking on specific responsibilities for that client. Salespeople, or real estate agents, work directly under a brokerage to assist clients with buying or selling properties. The principal, often the broker, is the individual or entity that owns the brokerage and is responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

In contrast, customers are individuals who engage with a brokerage but do not have a formal agency relationship. They can be potential buyers or sellers, but they do not hold an active role within the brokerage structure like the others listed. Thus, a customer is distinct from the typical roles associated with brokerages.