Agency
A Texas listing agreement is a bilateral contract. 'Bilateral' means:
ABoth parties give consideration and both parties have obligations✓ Correct
BOnly the agent has obligations under the contract
CThe contract must be signed by two witnesses
DBoth the broker and sales agent must sign
Explanation
A bilateral contract involves mutual promises — each party is both a promisor and a promisee. In a listing agreement, the seller promises to pay a commission, and the broker promises to use reasonable efforts to find a buyer.
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