Agency

In South Carolina, a 'protection clause' (safety clause) in a listing agreement protects the broker by:

AGuaranteeing the broker a commission regardless of circumstances
BEntitling the broker to a commission if a buyer introduced during the listing period buys within a specified period after expiration✓ Correct
CPreventing the seller from firing the broker during the listing period
DProtecting the broker from liability for undisclosed defects

Explanation

A protection clause preserves the broker's right to a commission for a specified period after the listing expires if the property is sold to a buyer who was introduced to the property during the listing period.

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