Contracts
A Washington seller signs a listing agreement that expires in 90 days. After 95 days, with no sale, the seller wants to list with a new broker. Under the expired listing agreement, the original broker:
AStill has exclusive rights to the property for 6 months after expiration
BHas no further right to market the property but may have safety clause rights for buyers introduced during the listing period✓ Correct
CMay extend the listing unilaterally for another 30 days
DMust be paid if the property sells within 1 year
Explanation
After the listing expires, the original broker no longer has the exclusive right to market the property. However, if the listing included a safety clause (protection period), the broker may still earn a commission if the property is sold to a buyer they introduced during the listing period.
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