First off, without a defined expiration date, you didn't have a ratified listing agreement. Second, in California, as of 2024, you cannot have a listing agreement term for longer than 24 months, and if you essentially had an indefinite listing agreement, this would be unlawful.
Termination clauses can always be customized but standard ones are included in almost every agreement.
Listing agreements are typically automatically terminated under the following conditions: Expiration of the Listing Agreement: If the time period specified in the agreement comes to an end without a sale, the agreement automatically expires.
A listing agreement should include a termination clause to outline conditions under which the property owner or real estate agent can end the contract early.
The listing agreement is contractually binding, but may be terminated without penalty under specific circumstances. The seller finding a buyer isn't one of those circumstances—not if the listing is an exclusive right-to-sell agreement.
Other methods such as a counteroffer, revocation before acceptance, and the death of the offeror are acceptable ways to end an offer. D is correct. The method that is not an acceptable way of terminating an offer is the revocation by the offeror after acceptance.
Final answer: Legitimate ways to terminate a listing agreement include mutual agreement between the seller and agent, expiry of the contract's term, or the removal of the property from the market. A verbal agreement between the seller and a friend is not a valid termination method.
Explanation: The valid ways to terminate a listing agreement include expiration of the agreement's term, mutual agreement between the seller and the agent, and when the property sells and closes. The option that is not a valid way to terminate a listing agreement is when 'the buyer requests it'.
The MLS® Listing Contract has been terminated by the Seller and the brokerage. The Associate must complete a termination form and submit to their Broker. The Broker may terminate the listing themselves or submit the termination paperwork to the Board who may terminate the listing on their behalf.
The correct answer is Death of the sales associate. While major incapacity of the seller, destruction of the property, and expiration of the time as stated in the agreement are all valid reasons to terminate a listing agreement, the death of the sales associate is not.