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Listing broker Reed signs an exclusive right-to-sell agreement with seller Barnes. During the listing period, Barnes privately finds a buyer without any involvement from Reed. Under Ohio law, does Barnes owe Reed a commission?

Correct Answer

D) Yes, under an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, Reed earns the commission regardless of who finds the buyer

Under Ohio law, an exclusive right-to-sell listing agreement entitles the broker to a commission if the property sells during the listing period, regardless of who procures the buyer — even if the seller finds the buyer independently.

Answer Options
A
No, unless the buyer is a licensed real estate agent who should have known about the listing
B
No, because the buyer was not procured through any marketing efforts by Reed
C
Only if Reed can prove the buyer previously saw the property through Reed's advertising
D
Yes, under an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, Reed earns the commission regardless of who finds the buyer

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Key Terms:

exclusive_right_to_sellcommissionlisting_agreementORC_4735

Related Concepts

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

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