Like most contracts, the seller has the right to request a shorter or longer time period if both parties agree. No listing commission shall be paid to Broker if this Agreement has either expired or been terminated upon the mutual, written consent of Broker and Seller.Many include a renewal clause, which provides an option to extend the listing period if both parties agree. This section contains some of the questions asked most frequently. The section is intended to provide helpful information to REALTORS®. Whether or not a real estate agent can collect commission really depends on the commission protection period as defined in your listing agreement. There are no statutory regulations regarding formatting of these contract forms. While not required, the custom in Georgia is for the seller to pay the commissions of the real estate brokers. The lease term shall be defined as the period between the start and end dates listed in the rental agreement, not including any renewal period(s). WHEREAS, Owner desires to retain Broker as Owner's agent to exclusively rent and lease certain real property located at. ,. Georgia.