What is an exclusive right to sell listing agreement?

An exclusive right to sell listing agreement is the most common type of contract sellers sign with their real estate agents. In this arrangement, the seller agrees to work with a single listing agent throughout the process. This agent markets the home to buyers, handles negotiations, prepares paperwork, helps coordinate closing, and more. No matter who ultimately buys the home — or how the buyer finds out about it — the seller will pay the agreed upon listing fee to this agent at closing. Read More.

Do exclusive right to sell listing agreements vary by location?

Although all exclusive right to sell contracts include the same general information, there are many local variations. In particular, the seller’s location will determine what they have to disclose about their property. Even two counties within the same state might mandate different levels of transparency. Read More.

What is an exclusive agency listing agreement?

Like exclusive right to sell, an exclusive agency listing agreement guarantees that only one agent (or broker) can market and sell a property. The big difference is that exclusive agency allows the seller to market and sell the home without their agent. If the seller manages to find the buyer who ultimately closes, they won’t have to pay the listing agent’s commission at all. Read More.

Jessica Johansen

Content Project Manager

Jessica Johansen has been part of Clever's editorial team for three years. She has extensive knowledge of discount brokers, cash buyers, and flat fee MLS companies and currently oversees content on how to sell without a realtor. For four years before Clever, Jessica produced educational and technical guides covering topics like self-reliance and airline safety.

Expertise: Traditional home selling, selling without a realtor

Education: BA English Language, Brigham Young University

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