ContractsQuestion 59 of 100
In an exclusive agency listing, the seller may avoid paying the broker's commission if:
a.Another broker finds the buyer
b.The property does not sell within a week
c.The seller personally finds the buyer without any broker
d.The buyer uses financing
Explanation
In an exclusive agency listing, the seller reserves the right to sell the property themselves without owing a commission, but any sale through a broker triggers the fee. This differs from an exclusive right to sell, where the broker is paid regardless. It gives the owner one avenue to avoid commission.
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