Originally Posted by
f16falcon
Then why not just completely eliminate them and deal directly with the sellers? For example in realestate you can bypass the broker and just buy directly from the homeowner just like buying a used car outside the dealership.
Some customers do exactly that. Others prefer the convienence and service of a broker. And typically, a broker gets wholesale pricing because of volume, then sells to a customer at retail. An individual buyer is likely to receive a retail price from the start if purchasing directly from a provider. So in the end, customer pays a retail price anyway.... in other words, the price is often not that different between using a broker and dealing directly with a seller.
I understand this is not always the case, especially if you've found a local charter company who satisfies your needs.