("Broker") beginning (date). A real estate listing agreement also known as a seller's agent agreement is a contract between a property owner and a real estate broker.Many include a renewal clause, which provides an option to extend the listing period if both parties agree. A residential listing agreement is an contract between a property owner and a real estate broker where the broker lists the property for sale. A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between the seller (you) and the real estate brokerage that helps you sell your home. Whether or not a real estate agent can collect commission really depends on the commission protection period as defined in your listing agreement. Been set forth in the written listing agreement or the written offer to purchase). To make sure you know where you stand, check your listing agreement, advises Jane Peters, broker and owner of Home Jane Realty in Los Angeles. 1. Authority to Sell Property: Seller gives Broker the NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL the real and personal property. Remember, a listing agreement is a legally binding contract.