Most real estate agent contracts typically last between three to six months. This duration isn't set in stone; it can be flexible based on your needs and the current market conditions. For instance, if the market is hot, a shorter contract might be preferable to capitalize on quick sales.
Signatories sign legal documents, international agreements, and contracts. These types of documents have multiple parties that need to sign the agreement. Signers are anyone who needs to provide a signature to legal documents.
Listing agents represent home sellers — as the name suggests, they create and promote the listing for a home that's for sale. Somewhat confusingly, selling agents represent the purchaser's interests and are therefore also known as buyer's agents.
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.
Also, under the statute of frauds, a listing agreement must be in writing and must be signed by the seller. (If the property has more than one owner, only one of them has to sign the listing.) The broker usually also signs the listing agreement, although her signature is not strictly required.
At this point, your REALTOR will take the final steps necessary for selling your home, including the preparation and staging of your home before it's officially listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) databases. This includes: Making an extra key for the lockbox. Arrange for the installation of the yard sign.