Florida Listing Agreement – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Seller gives Broker the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL the real and personal property described on the form, at the price and terms described on the form, beginning on the date you enter and terminating at 11:59 p.m. on the Termination Date you enter.

Upon full execution of a contract for sale and purchase of the Property, all rights and obligations of this Agreement will automatically extend through the date of the actual closing of the sales contract. Seller and Broker acknowledge that this Agreement does not guarantee a sale.

Seller certifies and represents that she/he/it is legally entitled to convey the Property and all improvements.

Under Description of Property, enter the Street Address, the Legal Description and the Personal Property, including appliances; the Legal Description and the Personal Property each have a See Attachment box.

Mark Property is or is not currently occupied by a tenant. If occupied, enter when the lease term expires.

The property is offered for sale on the following terms or on other terms acceptable to Seller: enter the Price, and mark the Financing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA, FHA or Other (specify).

Seller Financing: Seller will hold a purchase money mortgage in the amount of $____ with the following terms.

Assumption of Existing Mortgage: Buyer may assume existing mortgage for $____ plus an assumption fee of $____. The mortgage is for a term of ______ years beginning in ______, at an interest rate of ______% fixed or variable (describe). Lender approval of assumption is required, is not required or unknown.

Notice to Seller: (1) You may remain liable for an assumed mortgage for a number of years after the Property is sold. Check with your lender to determine the extent of your liability. (2) You are advised to consult with a legal or mortgage professional to make this determination.

Seller Expenses: Seller will pay mortgage discount or other closing costs not to exceed ______% of the purchase price and any other expenses Seller agrees to pay in connection with a transaction.

Seller authorizes Broker to: (a) Market the Property to the Public (unless limited in Paragraph 6(b)(i)): (i) Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (i.e. IDX or VOW), email blasts, multi-brokerage listing sharing networks and applications available to the general public. (ii) Public marketing also includes marketing the Property to real estate agents outside Broker's office. (iii) Place appropriate transaction signs on the Property, except if Paragraph 6(b)(i) is checked. (iv) Use Seller's name in connection with marketing or advertising the Property.

Display the Property on the Internet except the street address.

Not Publicly Market to the Public/Seller Opt-Out: Seller does not authorize Broker to display the Property on the MLS.

Seller understands and acknowledges that if Seller checks option 6(b)(i), a For Sale sign will not be placed upon the Property and Broker will be limited to marketing the Property only to agents within Broker's office.

Check if applicable: Use a lockbox system to show and access the Property. A lockbox does not ensure the Property's security. Seller is advised to secure or remove valuables. Seller agrees that the lockbox is for Seller's benefit and releases Broker, persons working through Broker, and Broker's local Realtor Board / Association from all liability and responsibility in connection with any damage or loss that occurs.

Withhold verbal offers. Withhold all offers once Seller accepts a sales contract for the Property.

Seller will compensate Broker as specified in this section for procuring a buyer who is ready, willing, and able to purchase the Property or any interest in the Property on the terms of this Agreement or on any other terms acceptable to Seller. (line number 106, 107)

Seller will pay Broker as follows (plus applicable sales tax): (a) __________% of the total purchase price plus $____ OR $____, no later than the date of closing specified in the sales contract. However, closing is not a prerequisite for Broker's fee being earned. (line number 108, 109, 110)

Broker's fee is due in the following circumstances: (1) If any interest in the Property is transferred, whether by sale, lease, exchange, governmental action, bankruptcy, or any other means of transfer, regardless of whether the buyer is secured by Seller, Broker, or any other person. (2) If Seller refuses or fails to sign an offer at the price and terms stated in this Agreement, defaults on an executed sales contract, or agrees with a buyer to cancel an executed sales contract. (3) If, within ______ days after Termination Date ("Protection Period"), Seller transfers or contracts to transfer the Property or any interest in the Property to any prospects with whom Seller, Broker, or any real estate licensee communicated regarding the Property before Termination Date. However, no fee will be due Broker if the Property is relisted after Termination Date and sold through another broker. (line number 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125)

Retained Deposits: As consideration for Broker's services, Broker is entitled to receive ______% (50% if left blank) of all deposits that Seller retains as liquidated damages for a buyer's default in a transaction, not to exceed the Paragraph 8(a) fee. (line number 126, 127, 128)

Conditional Termination: At Seller's request, Broker may agree to conditionally terminate this Agreement. If Broker agrees to conditional termination, Seller must sign a withdrawal agreement, reimburse Broker for all direct expenses incurred in marketing the Property, and pay a cancellation fee of $____ plus applicable sales tax. (line number 142, 143, 144)

Electronic signatures are acceptable and will be binding. Signatures, initials, and modifications communicated by facsimile will be considered as originals. (line number 163)

This standardized form should not be used in complex transactions or with extensive riders or additions.