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A Montana real estate broker lists a property and later finds a buyer herself without involving a cooperating broker. The listing agreement states a 6% commission. The seller argues that since no cooperating broker is involved, the commission should be reduced to 3%. Under Montana law, which of the following is most accurate?

Correct Answer

B) The broker is entitled to the full 6% commission as agreed in the listing agreement, regardless of whether a cooperating broker participates.

Commission rates in Montana are negotiable and are set by the terms of the listing agreement between the broker and the seller. The listing agreement specifies 6%, and the broker is entitled to that full amount upon successfully procuring a ready, willing, and able buyer — regardless of whether a cooperating broker participates. There is no Montana law requiring commission reduction when the listing broker also represents the buyer or finds the buyer directly.

Answer Options
A
The seller is correct; the commission must be split when only one broker is involved, reducing the total to 3%.
B
The broker is entitled to the full 6% commission as agreed in the listing agreement, regardless of whether a cooperating broker participates.
C
The broker may only collect 3% because Montana law caps single-broker commissions at half the listed rate.
D
The broker must reduce the commission to 3% unless she obtains prior written MBRR approval to collect the full amount.

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