Agency

A Michigan listing expires without a sale. The seller relists with a different broker. The original listing agent:

AMay contact the seller's new buyers directly for compensation
BIs owed a commission if a buyer the agent introduced buys the property within the protection period✓ Correct
CMust transfer the listing to the new broker at no cost
DHas no rights to compensation after expiration under any circumstances

Explanation

Most Michigan listing agreements include a protection period (safety clause) allowing the original broker to earn a commission if the property sells within a specified period after expiration to a buyer who was introduced by the original broker during the listing term.

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