If you're a realtor, you are required to use the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) contract forms. Other people buying or selling land in Texas have additional options. You could have an attorney draft a custom contract for you, but this may be expensive.
A listing agreement is between the parties that own a property and the agents or brokers who will find a buyer for it. Typically, a real estate listing agreement involves the property owner and a real estate agent. The property owner, or seller, grants the agent the right to market and sell the property.
Unimproved Property Contract (Form ID: 9-16): This contract form is for property that does not have physical buildings, additions or fixtures on the land. It is generally used for property that has been platted (has a recorded Lot/Block legal description). It is not for use for condominium transactions.
An exclusive right to sell listing is the most widely-used listing agreement. Under this agreement, the broker has the exclusive right to market the property for a specified period of time.
An exclusive right-to-sell listing is the most commonly used real estate contract. With this type of listing agreement, one broker is authorized as the seller's sole agent and has exclusive authorization to represent the property.