Agency
What is an 'exclusive right to sell' listing agreement in Pennsylvania and how does it protect the broker?
AA listing where only the broker can show the property; all other agents are excluded
BA listing agreement where the broker earns a commission regardless of who produces the buyer, including if the seller finds their own buyer✓ Correct
CA listing restricted to buyers represented by the listing brokerage
DA listing agreement exclusive to PREC-certified commercial brokers
Explanation
An exclusive right to sell is the most common listing agreement in Pennsylvania. The broker earns commission if the property sells during the listing term — regardless of who produces the buyer (the listing broker, a cooperating broker, or the seller directly). This provides maximum protection for the broker's marketing investment. Compare with exclusive agency (broker earns commission unless seller finds buyer directly) and open listings (commission paid only to the agent who produces the buyer).
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