Real Estate Broker Agreement

Defines the client's appointment of the broker, the covered property or acquisition mandate, and the brokerage services to be performed.

States the commission or fee structure, when the commission is earned, when it is payable, and whether post-termination protected-party transactions apply.

Establishes whether the engagement is exclusive, the start and end dates, and any excluded prospects, properties, prior negotiations, or client-reserved transactions.

Allocates responsibility for listing activities, promotional materials, advertising channels, diligence materials, staging, photography, and reimbursable expenses.

Requires disclosure and, where permitted, written consent for dual agency, designated agency, transaction brokerage, or conflicts involving both sides of a transaction.

Protects non-public financial, business, property, tenant, offer, and negotiation information exchanged during the engagement.

Sets termination rights, notice requirements, obligations upon termination, and survival of commission, confidentiality, indemnity, and dispute provisions.

Addresses licensing compliance, fair housing and anti-discrimination obligations, authority to enter the agreement, risk allocation, indemnity, governing law, and dispute resolution.