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What is the primary purpose of a 'holdover clause' in a listing agreement?

A holdover clause ensures the brokerage is compensated if a buyer they introduced during the listing period purchases the property within a specified time after

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Question: What is the primary purpose of a 'holdover clause' in a listing agreement?

Answer options:

  • To allow the seller to delay moving out after closing ✅ To protect the listing brokerage's commission if the property sells shortly after the agreement expires to a buyer introduced during the listing term
  • To give the buyer an extended period for due diligence
  • To allow the seller to relist with another brokerage immediately

Correct answer: To protect the listing brokerage's commission if the property sells shortly after the agreement expires to a buyer introduced during the listing term

Explanation: A holdover clause ensures the brokerage is compensated if a buyer they introduced during the listing period purchases the property within a specified time after the agreement ends.

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