What is listing agreement?
A listing agreement is a contract between a property owner and a brokerage that authorizes the brokerage to market and sell the property on agreed terms.
In practice
- It sets the price, the term, the compensation and the agent's duties.
- Common types include exclusive right to sell and exclusive agency.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules vary by state and MLS.
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