In an Exclusive Right to Sell listing agreement, who receives payment?

In an Exclusive Right to Sell listing agreement, the listing agent is entitled to receive payment regardless of who brings in the buyer for the property. This type of agreement provides the listing agent with a guarantee of commission once the property is sold, as they have been granted exclusive rights to represent the seller in the transaction.

This means that even if another agent (such as a buyer's agent) finds a buyer for the seller’s property, the listing agent will still receive their agreed-upon commission from the seller upon the closing of the sale. This structure incentivizes the listing agent to use their marketing resources and networking to secure a sale, knowing that they will earn a commission regardless of who ultimately makes the sale happen.

In contrast, the other options depict scenarios that do not align with the terms of an Exclusive Right to Sell agreement, where the listing agent maintains the right to commission regardless of who facilitates the sale.