Discuss Real Estate Licensing NCREC-Broker-N Exam Topic 3 Question 13

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an exclusive right to sell listing agreement?

AThe broker is guaranteed a commission if the property sells during the listing term.

BThe seller does not owe a commission if they sell the property themselves.

CThe broker must be the procuring cause of the sale to earn a commission.

DThe seller can list the property with multiple brokers.

Suggested Answer: A

An exclusive right to sell listing gives one broker the sole authority to market and sell a property. The broker is entitled to a commission no matter who procures the buyer, even if the seller finds the buyer independently during the listing period commission payment upon sale within the term---matching option A. Option B is false (that applies to exclusive agency); C applies to open or exclusive-agency; and D conflicts with the exclusivity provision.

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21 comments · newest first

Lorenza 1 month ago

A makes the most sense. It’s all about the broker's guarantee.

Hyman 1 month ago

D is definitely wrong. Exclusive means one broker only.

Valda 1 month ago

C is interesting, but not the main point of an exclusive right.

Mitsue 2 months ago

I feel like B could be misleading. Sellers might think they can avoid fees.

Chanel 2 months ago

Definitely A! It protects the broker's interests.

Kristin 2 months ago

I think A is the right answer. Guaranteed commission is key.

Sharita 2 months ago

D is definitely wrong. Exclusive means one broker only.

Felice 2 months ago

C is tricky. Procuring cause is important, but not for exclusives.

Thora 2 months ago

B isn't correct for exclusive rights. A is the standard.

Broderick 3 months ago

But what about B? If I sell it myself, no commission is fair.

Marcelle 3 months ago

I agree, A makes sense. Protects the broker's effort.

Carli 3 months ago

I think A is the right answer. Guaranteed commission is key.

Mirta 3 months ago

D is definitely not true for exclusive listings.

Erasmo 3 months ago

C is the right answer! The broker needs to be the one who finds the buyer.

Viola 4 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too good to be true.

Staci 5 months ago

Totally agree with that!

Katie 5 months ago

A) The broker is guaranteed a commission if the property sells during the listing term.

Margery 6 months ago

I’m a bit confused, but I remember that exclusive listings don’t allow multiple brokers, so D seems wrong. Maybe A is the best option?

Isadora 6 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think A is definitely the right choice. Exclusive rights usually mean the broker gets paid regardless of who sells the property.

Lindsey 6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like B could be correct since I recall something about sellers being able to sell without owing a commission in certain agreements.

Val 6 months ago

I think the answer might be A because I remember that exclusive listings guarantee a commission to the broker.

Real Estate Licensing NCREC-Broker-N Exam - Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion