A listing agreement is a contract between a real estate broker and a seller or sellers of property to give the broker the right to offer the property for sale. The listing agreement may include a time limit, fees and other requirements. Learn more about listing agreements in the articles, columns, videos, radio shows and blog posts.
Listing Agreement Is The Key To Agent’s Commission
By GlinkAndTamkin| 2006-03-21T00:00:00-06:00 March 21st, 2006|
A home seller dismissed their original agent only to have their new agent work with one of the original buyers. What agent gets the sales commission? The listing agreement or termination agreement will clarify which agent gets the commission for this home sale.
Call Home Seller Directly To Close Deal
By Ilyce Glink| 2006-02-21T00:00:00-06:00 February 21st, 2006|
In most seller listing agreements, the seller agrees to pay the full commission to the agent if the buyer saw the property while it was listed with that agent. The listing agreement usually gives a period of time that the agent would be owed commission, sometimes for months after the listing agreement expires. Taking the agent out of the equation probably won't make a deal any sweeter for the buyer or the seller, depending on the listing agreement.
Before Signing A Listing Agreement
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-09-03T22:12:28-05:00 May 13th, 2002|
Listing agreements are binding legal documents, but many sellers don't think twice before signing them. It's important to understand and negotiate a listing agreement to terms you are comfortable with, otherwise you'll be accountable for whatever is in the contract. Here are a few things to consider before signing a listing agreement.
Negotiate Listing Agreement Including Commission Terms
By Ilyce Glink| 1998-03-02T00:00:00-06:00 March 2nd, 1998|
When you're selling your home you may be working with a real estate agent. The terms of your relationship with your real estate agent are spelled out in your listing agreement. Before you sign your listing agreement you should negotiate it. What terms should you look for regarding commission and other issues in your listing agreement?
Listening To What Buyers Are Telling You May Help You Sell Your House
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-09-06T14:28:17-05:00 September 15th, 1997|
If a home isn't selling quickly, sellers will point the finger at the real estate agent. But when you're a seller, it's ultimately your home to sell. In the end, sellers must rely on their instincts to sell successfully.
Selling Your Home When Your Real Estate Agent’s Bored
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-23T14:40:29-05:00 March 18th, 1996|
When you're trying to sell your home and it takes a while your real estate agent or broker may become disinterested, especially if the listing price is too high. What can you do when your real estate agent loses interest in selling your home? You can lower your listing price or you can change your real estate agent. Find out how else you can handle selling your home when your real estate agent is bored.