Which listing would have the broker with exclusive agency rights but owner can still sell without paying commission?

• A. Open listing
• B. Net listing
• C. An exclusive agency listing
• D. Exclusive Right to Sell Listing

Answer: (C)

Exclusive agency listings give one broker the exclusive right to market the property, but the owner still retains the right to sell it themselves without owing a commission. The broker earns a commission only if they are the procuring cause—the one who brings the buyer who completes the sale. This arrangement fits the scenario because the owner can sell without paying a commission, while the broker has exclusive rights to market the property.

This differs from an exclusive right to sell, where the broker would earn a commission regardless of who finds the buyer. It also differs from an open listing, which isn’t exclusive and doesn’t tie the seller to a single broker; the seller can work with multiple brokers and still end up paying a commission only if a broker brings the buyer.