21. What type of a listing agreement allows the owner to appoint an exclusive agent to sell his property, but retains the right to sell the property himself?
Open listings mean that if the owner or any other broker or salesperson produces the buyer, the broker will lose his or her commission. Exclusive Right to Sell gives the broker his or her commission regardless of who actually sells the property, even if it is the owner. Exclusive Agency allows the seller to appoint an exclusive agent, but retain the right to sell the property himself.