Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement

Type of Listing Agreement

Exclusive Right-to-Sell Exclusive Agency Open

Agent Info

Real Estate Agent's Name

The term "Agent" references the individual representing the Seller in this Agreement.

The Agency

Agency's Name

Agency Mailing Address

Do you want to add the Agency's Mailing Address?

Yes No

Recommended but not required.

Agency's Mailing Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

The Seller

Do you know the Seller's Name(s) and Address?

Yes No

What is the Seller?

a Business Entity Individual(s)

How many Individuals?

Seller (Business Entity)

Business Entity's Name

Who is Signing on behalf of the Business Entity?

Individual's Full Name

Write

Seller (Individuals)

Seller's Name

2nd Individual's Name

3rd Individual's Name

4th Individual's Name

5th Individual's Name

6th Individual's Name

7th Individual's Name

8th Individual's Name

9th Individual's Name

10th Individual's Name

Seller/Property Address

Seller's Mailing Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Is this the SAME ADDRESS as the Property being sold?

Yes No

Address of Property being Sold

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Legal Description

Do you want to enter the Legal Description of the Property?

Yes No

Legal Description consists of the Tax Map/Lot and Deed Book/Page numbers.

Enter the Legal Description:

Fixtures

Are there any Fixtures NOT included as part of the sale?

Yes No I Don't Know Yet

Fixtures are defined as appliances that are fixed into the structure of the property. Examples include dishwashers, sinks, chandeliers, and anything that is fastened/screwed in place.

Not Included: Washers, dryers, couches, desks, and bedroom sets.

Enter the Fixtures that WILL NOT be part of the sale:

Personal Property

Is there ANY Personal Property included as part of the sale?

Yes No I Don't Know Yet

Personal Property goes with the Seller after the property is sold. If the Buyer wants any items located in the home to be part of the sale it must be mentioned.

List ALL Personal Property that will be included with the Property:

Seller's Asking Price

Do you know the Asking Price for the Property?

Yes No

The Asking Price, also known as the "sales price", is the amount ($) the Seller wishes to get in exchange for selling their property.

Sales Price $

Enter the Sales Price ($) of the property.

Listing Period

Do you know the Start and End Date of the Listing Period?

Yes No

The Listing Period is the length of time the Seller gives the Agency the right to sell their property.

Start Date

End Date

Extension Period

Will there be an Extension Period?

Yes No

An Extension Period protects the Agent in case a Buyer comes back and purchases the Property after the listing ends.

How long will be the Extension Period? Days

The most common is 180 days (6 months)

Commission

Do you know the Commission Amount?

Yes No

Most commonly a percentage (%) of the sales price but may also be a fixed amount ($). The Agent may know the commission percentage at the time of writing this Listing Agreement or may want to enter with the Seller after printing.

What is the Commission?

Percentage (%) Fixed Amount ($) Other

Enter the Commission Amount (%) %

A commission amount is a percentage (%) that is negotiated between the Agent and the Seller. This is not a mandated number by the National Realtors Association, the State, or any other organization.

Enter the Amount ($) $

Enter the Commission Amount:

The Agent and Seller may be able to enter their own custom arrangement for calculating the commission amount.

Leasing

If the Property is Leased (and not sold), will the Agent be paid a Commission?

Yes No

For Example, the Seller of the property decides to rent to a Tenant the Agent found.

Commission Amount %

The commission for a lease is calculated as a percentage of the total lease term. For example, if the Landlord enters into a lease for 12 months at $1,000 per month and the commission is 5% the amount due to the Agent would be $600.

Dual Agency

Is Dual Agency going to be allowed in this Agreement?

Yes No

Dual Agency is when the Buyer and Seller understand that the Agent will be representing both parties in a fair and private manner.

Commission Split

If the Buyer has their own Agent, will the Commission be split 50/50?

Yes No

If "No", you can enter the Buyer's Agent commission share.

Enter the Buyer's Agent Commission share % of the Total Commission

Marketing the Property

Seller grants the Agent permission to:

Advertise the Property Use the Property's street address when advertising Allow third (3rd) party websites to create estimated market values of the Property Allow the Agency to disclose the existence of other offers on the Property Publish any and all Property information electronically or in print Place a lockbox or keybox on the Property Authorize a “For Sale” Sign on the Property Authorize the Agency to take interior and exterior photos and videos of the Property

Seller will be required to initial next to each statement.

Deed

Do you know the TYPE OF DEED the Seller holds on the Property?

Yes No

Enter the Type of Deed Deed

Do Not write the word "Deed". Just enter the Type.

Lead-Based Paint

Was the Property constructed before January 1, 1978?

Yes No I Don't Know

Under Federal law, all homes that were built prior to 1978 could have been painted with lead-based paint. Therefore, all residences must have the owners authorize the lead-based paint disclosure before an offer may be accepted.

The brochure "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" must be given to any potential Buyer

I Understand

Download - Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Property Disclosure Statement

Download - Property Disclosure Statement

Recommended to be completed by the Seller. Most Buyers will request a Property Disclosure Statement

I Understand

The Property Disclosure Statement gives the Buyer details about the structure of the home such as the roof, heat, water/sewer, etc.

Additional Terms or Conditions

Are there any Additional Terms or Conditions?

Yes No

This is the last chance to enter ANY TYPE of arrangement that has been made between the Agent and the Seller. Verbal agreements are not valid, therefore any side-arrangements should be mentioned in this agreement.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

Date

Agreement Date