What is the difference between a real estate agent, a broker, and an associate broker in Alpharetta?

In Georgia, a real estate agent, formally a salesperson, must work under a licensed broker and cannot operate independently, while a broker has completed additional education and experience requirements and can run their own brokerage or supervise other agents. An associate broker has earned the broker license but chooses to keep working under another broker rather than managing their own firm, often for flexibility without added administrative responsibility. All three are regulated by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Joel Boss can explain which role applies to a specific person representing a buyer or seller in Alpharetta.