Glossaryselling

What is Open Listing?

An agency agreement where the vendor can appoint multiple agents to sell the property simultaneously. Commission is only paid to the agent who ultimately sells the property. Less common for residential property, where exclusive agreements are the norm.

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How to choose a selling agent

Interview process, the appraisal-price trap, and the listing agreement.

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