A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between the property owner and a real estate agent. What is included in a listing agreement?Many include a renewal clause, which provides an option to extend the listing period if both parties agree. Curious how to fill out a listing agreement? This video covers the Tennessee Realtor Form Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Agreement. Self-renewing clauses, also known as "evergreen clauses," are generally not allowed in listing agreements. A written listing agreement may NOT contain a A) selfrenewing clause. B) requirement for the broker to find a purchaser in order to receive a commission. An automatic renewal clause states that a contract will automatically renew unless one of the parties provides prior notice to discontinue the partnership. Listings and other agreements for real estate brokerage services must be solicited and accepted in a broker's name.