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.
All parties must agree to in writing to any changes. The listing agent is the only one that can make changes to the listing contract. All changes can be made by attaching a hand-written note to the existing contact.
Can you amend a contract after signing it? The answer is yes, you can. If the contract has already been signed, all parties must agree to make the amendment. While it can be trickier to change a contract after it's signed, communicating a clear reason for the change can often be acceptable to the other party.
The written listing agreements in real estate must not contain a self-renewing clause. However, they must contain elements like property description and a definite expiration date. It's also acceptable for them to contain a clause requiring the broker to deliver the agreement to the seller within a certain timeframe.
Any amendment should be explained in-full so that all parties are in agreement. Discuss the Amendment. The broker and owner should meet and discuss the changes to the listing agreement. Write the Amendment. Once a verbal agreement is made, the amendment should be written. Sign and Attach to Listing Agreement.
The three types of real estate listing agreements are open listing, exclusive agency listing, and exclusive right-to-sell listing.
The requirement that all listing agreements have a definite expiration date is typically the responsibility of state real estate licensing laws and regulations. Each state has its own laws and regulations governing real estate transactions, including listing agreements between sellers and real estate agents.
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.
A written buyer agency agreement must have a definite end date and will automatically expire on the end date. In addition death of the buyer or when the buyer purchases a property will terminate the buyer agency agreement.