Agency
A Wisconsin listing contract that expires without the property selling terminates the broker's authority. If the seller subsequently accepts a referral from the expired broker to a buyer, the broker may:
ACollect a full commission as if the listing were still active
BBe entitled to compensation only if the listing agreement contained a protection period clause covering that buyer✓ Correct
CReceive nothing regardless of the circumstances
DRenegotiate the commission at that time
Explanation
A protection (safety) period clause in a listing agreement protects the broker's right to commission if a buyer introduced during the listing term purchases within the protection period after expiration.
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