A Listing Agreement is a formal contract between someone who owns a property (the seller) and a licensed real estate agent or broker. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions for how the agent will help the seller in selling their property.
In this agreement, important details are specified, including the property's listing price, how long the agreement will be in effect, the agent's commission rate or fee, and the range of services the agent will provide. It may also cover aspects like marketing plans, property disclosures, and any special terms that the seller and agent agree upon.
There are two common types of listing agreements in the US real estate industry:
1. Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement:
This gives the chosen real estate agent the exclusive right to represent and sell the property. Regardless of who finds the buyer (even if it's the seller), the agent is entitled to the agreed-upon commission.
2. Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement:
In this type of agreement, the agent has the exclusive right to represent the property, but the seller reserves the right to find a buyer independently. If the seller finds a buyer without the agent's help, the agent may receive a reduced commission or none at all.
Overall, the Listing Agreement is a crucial document that clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and financial arrangements between the seller and the real estate agent during the process of selling a property.
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