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A California broker receives an exclusive right to sell listing that does not include a definite termination date. Under California law, what is the consequence?

Correct Answer

D) The DRE may take disciplinary action against the broker for obtaining a listing without a definite termination date

Under California Business & Professions Code §10176(f), obtaining a listing agreement that does not contain a definite, specified date of final and complete termination is grounds for disciplinary action by the DRE. This protects sellers from being locked into indefinite listing agreements.

Answer Options
A
The listing automatically defaults to a 90-day term
B
The listing is valid but can only be enforced for 30 days
C
The listing is valid and continues until the seller provides written cancellation
D
The DRE may take disciplinary action against the broker for obtaining a listing without a definite termination date

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Key Terms:

termination_dateDRE_disciplinelisting_requirementsB&P_10176

Related Concepts

The legal principle that holds a broker responsible for the actions of their agents and employees performed within the scope of the agency relationship.

An agency relationship created when a principal's actions or words lead a third party to reasonably believe that an agent has authority, and the principal fails to correct this belief.

An agency relationship created when a principal approves or accepts an agent's previously unauthorized actions, effectively granting authority after the fact.

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