Escrow & Title
A Connecticut seller signed a listing agreement and then sold the property directly to a buyer through a 'for sale by owner' transaction. The listing broker claims a commission because the buyer saw an MLS advertisement for the property. Under an exclusive agency listing, the broker:
AIs entitled to a full commission because the MLS advertisement contributed to the sale
BIs not entitled to a commission because the seller sold the property themselves under an exclusive agency listing which reserves the owner's right to sell without commission✓ Correct
CIs entitled to a commission if the buyer visited the property during the listing period
DIs entitled to half the normal commission
Explanation
Under an exclusive agency listing, the broker has the exclusive right to represent the seller but the seller retains the right to sell the property independently without owing a commission. If the seller—not the broker—procures the buyer, no commission is owed.
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