Agency

In West Virginia, after a listing agreement expires, the seller sells the property to a buyer who was introduced by the listing broker during the listing period. The broker may be entitled to a commission under the:

AExtended agency doctrine
BSafety clause (protection period clause)✓ Correct
CImplied agency rule
DPost-termination commission rule

Explanation

A safety clause (or protection period clause) in a listing agreement provides that the broker is entitled to a commission if the property is sold to a buyer who was introduced to the property by the broker during the listing term, within a specified period after expiration.

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