ContractsQuestion 59 of 120
Under an 'exclusive right to sell' listing, the listing broker earns a commission:
a.Only if the broker personally finds the buyer
b.Only if the seller finds the buyer
c.Regardless of who procures the buyer during the listing period
d.Never, because commissions are illegal
Explanation
In an exclusive right to sell listing, the listing broker is entitled to a commission if the property sells during the listing period no matter who finds the buyer, including the seller. It offers the broker the strongest commission protection. This is the most common residential listing type.
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