What type of real estate agreement guarantees a broker the right to earn a commission regardless of who sells the property?

The Exclusive Right to Sell Agreement is the type of real estate agreement that guarantees a broker the right to earn a commission regardless of who sells the property. This agreement establishes that the broker has the exclusive right to market the property and receive a commission if it is sold, irrespective of whether the broker is the one who brings the buyer.

Under this arrangement, even if the seller independently finds a buyer, the broker is still entitled to the negotiated commission. This creates a strong incentive for the broker to actively market the property and work to secure a sale, knowing their commission is protected.

Other types of agreements, such as the Exclusive Agency Agreement, allow the seller to sell the property themselves without paying a commission, thereby not guaranteeing the broker will earn a commission if the seller finds a buyer on their own. The Open Listing Agreement does not provide exclusivity to any broker, which means multiple brokers can list the property, and only the broker who finds a buyer earns the commission. Lastly, Net Listing Agreements involve the broker receiving a commission that is any amount over a certain minimum price set by the seller, which can lead to conflicts of interest but does not inherently guarantee the broker a commission regardless of who sells the property.