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An agent is generally employed$/$retained to:

a$.$ Negotiate contracts in which both the principal and agent share in the profits.

b$.$ Make contracts with third parties and assign the benefit of such contracts over to the principal.

c$.$ Bring about contractual relations with their principal.

d$.$ Bring about contractual relations between the principal and third parties.

e$.$ share in the contract