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Real Estate Quiz: Can You Guess Which Listing Always Pays a Commission?

25 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this short educational video, the host presents a multiple‑choice quiz asking which type of real‑estate listing obligates the owner to pay a commission even if the owner finds the buyer on their own. The options are: A) Restricted listing, B) Exclusive agency listing, C) Exclusive right‑to‑sell listing, and D) Non‑exclusive listing. The correct answer is C – the exclusive right‑to‑sell listing. The host explains that this contract guarantees the broker a commission regardless of who brings the buyer, because the broker is given the exclusive authority to sell the property and does not need to prove procuring cause. The video ends with a typical social‑media call‑to‑action encouraging likes, tags, and visits to the presenter’s website.

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Get ready for question of the day. Under which of the following listing must an owner pay a commission, even if he sells entirely through his own efforts? A. Restricted listing. B. Exclusive agency listing. C. Exclusive right-to-sell listing. D. Non-exclusive listing. The answer is letter C. An exclusive authorization and right-to-sell listing is a contract where the owner agrees to sell the property in question through the listing broker. The listing broker broker does not need to show that they are the procuring cause of the buyer. They get paid no matter who brings the buyer. Learned something new? Give us a like, tag a friend, and let's keep the conversation going. Message us here or visit our website.