A listing agreement authorizes the broker to represent the seller and their property to third parties. The listing agreement is an employment contract rather than a real estate contract: The broker is hired to represent the seller, but no property is transferred between the two.

Duration: Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements usually have a longer duration compared to showing agreements. They can cover a specific period or even extend until a particular property is purchased. Scope: These agreements may specify the types of properties or locations the Realtor will help the buyer explore.

The listing agreement generally can be terminated if both sides agree or if you don't want to pursue the transaction, but you cannot unilaterally do it during the term to sell yourself or sell with another agent. I answered above. I want to make sure that the answer is 100% clear to you.

The principal parties to the contract are the listing broker and the client. The client may be buyer, seller, landlord or tenant in the proposed transaction. Legally, the broker is the client's agent. The principal party on the other side of the transaction is a customer or a potential customer, called a prospect.

A showing agreement is a document sometimes used by Realtors in Florida to formalize their relationship with prospective buyers. Essentially, it is a prelude to a potential real estate transaction.