"I tell my agents two things when filling out the listing agreement," says Watrous. Beginning in midAugust, NAR's proposed settlement agreement requires members to sign written agreements with potential buyers prior to touring a home.A listing agreement is a contract between homeowners and brokers that legally establishes how a realtor will find a property buyer on the seller's behalf. Listing and Buyer Employment Agreements. Written in clear and unambiguous language. The listing agreement is a contract that lays out specific, agreedupon terms, giving the real estate agent permission to market a home to buyers. INTRODUCTION: These guidelines are provided to assist an agent who is completing the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing. The agreement allows the broker to act as an agent and find a buyer for the property on the seller's terms. Close of escrow or the termination of said purchase contract, whichever first occurs ("Extended Term"). 9. A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between the seller (you) and the real estate brokerage that helps you sell your home.