Contracts
A West Virginia seller signs a listing agreement, then immediately lists the property with another broker without telling the first broker. This is a breach of:
AThe Fair Housing Act
BThe exclusive listing agreement with the first broker✓ Correct
CRESPA rules on multiple listings
DWVREC continuing education requirements
Explanation
If the seller signed an exclusive listing agreement (exclusive right to sell or exclusive agency), listing with another broker violates the contract's exclusivity terms. The seller may owe a commission to the first broker and face a breach of contract claim.
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