In an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, what happens if the seller finds a buyer during the listing term?

In an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, the seller grants the agent the exclusive right to market and sell their property. One of the primary characteristics of this type of listing is that the agent earns a commission no matter who sells the property, which includes if the seller independently finds a buyer during the listing term. This means the agent is compensated for their services regardless of whether the buyer came from their efforts or the seller's direct actions.

The rationale behind this structure is to ensure that the agent is fairly compensated for their marketing efforts and the time they invest in promoting the property, even if the seller engages directly with a buyer. This arrangement provides strong motivation for the agent to market the property aggressively, knowing that their commission is secured.

In contrast, other options suggest scenarios where the commission might not be owed or where adjustments would be made based on the seller's actions, but these do not apply in an exclusive right-to-sell agreement.