This form grants to a realtor or broker the sole and exclusive right to list and show the property described in the agreement on one occasion. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Listing Agreement Form With Multiple Agents In Florida
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Explanation: Nonrepresentation agency is NOT allowed under Florida law. While Transaction Brokerage, Single Agency, and Dual Agency are permitted, a Nonrepresentation Agency is prohibited.
Working with more than one real estate agent is fine when you haven't signed an exclusive agreement with anyone, says Adam Aguilar, a real estate agent with Reliantra in West Toluca Lake, CA. “You can use as many as you wish, unless they stop to ask you to make a commitment to them, in writing,” Aguilar adds.
Dual agency refers to a situation where a real estate agent or broker represents both the buyer and the seller in a real estate transaction. However, Florida law prohibits this practice due to potential conflicts of interest that may arise.
Finally, there are situations in which a seller truly signs two contracts, attempting to hedge his or her bets and ensure that a deal is made. This is not generally appropriate and can wind up in litigation. In many cases, nothing bad will happen. One buyer backs out, and the second buys.
Lesson Summary. In Florida, a real estate broker who wishes to work for more than one entity can apply for multiple licenses.
Dual agency is illegal in the following eight states: Wyoming, Alaska, Vermont, Colorado, Flroida, Maryland, Texas, and Kansas. All the other states and the District of Columbia, permit dual agency.
—A real estate licensee in this state may enter into a brokerage relationship as either a transaction broker or as a single agent with potential buyers and sellers. A real estate licensee may not operate as a disclosed or nondisclosed dual agent.
Joint agents Joint agency agreements mean that you'll have two, rather than one, agents working to sell your property, but no more than that. Both of the agents in question must agree to this, and the decision over who gets the commission once the property is sold will also be made before the agreement is drawn up.
It's normal to work with multiple realtors in the initial stages for a short time to see who you like. You need to tell them upfront, as they will eventually find out anyway and quickly loose interest. Their job is to ensure you get the best deal, represent you during the transaction and ensure it goes smoothly.
Most agents expect you to query multiple agents at a time, so it's usually not a problem. A few agents do request exclusive submissions, though, so look out for that. Most agencies don't want you to query multiple agents at the same agency at the same time. Read each agent's submission instructions carefully.
