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Before a buyer makes an offer, the owner may engage

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a brokerage through a listing agreement.

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This contract defines the brokerage's employment and specified services.

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Follow the connection from owner, through the listing contract, to

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brokerage.

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Read the duration, services, and compensation terms.

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Fees and services are negotiable.

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Keep the listing separate from the purchase contract.

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The listing establishes the brokerage engagement.

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A buyer's purchase contract establishes the sale terms.

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Different listing types also use different compensation triggers.

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Quick check:

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does signing a listing agreement itself transfer the owner's title

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to a buyer?

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No.

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The listing creates the brokerage engagement; it is not the

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deed conveying title.