Contracts
What distinguishes an exclusive right-to-sell listing from an exclusive agency listing in Massachusetts?
AOnly exclusive right-to-sell can be placed on the MLS
BIn an exclusive right-to-sell, the broker earns a commission regardless of who sells the property; in exclusive agency, the owner may sell and owe no commission✓ Correct
CExclusive agency agreements last longer
DThere is no legal difference between them
Explanation
In an exclusive right-to-sell listing, the broker earns a commission no matter who produces the buyer, including the seller. In an exclusive agency listing, the seller retains the right to sell the property themselves without paying a commission.
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