10 tips for managing independent contractor relationships with your sales agents. The real estate independent contractor agreement is a work contract between a real estate agent (also called a "sales associate") and an agency.View our Ohio independent contractor agreement and download it in PDF or Word format so you can establish a contractorclient relationship. Draft a detailed Independent Contractor Agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the engagement. 2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: This Agreement shall not render the Agent an employee, partner, or joint venturer with the Company for any purpose. The contractor agreement defines the commission split, the agent's licensure requirements, and the expenses each party is responsible for. The parties are independent contractors. Independent contractors might draw up a contract and present it to their client before beginning the project. For example, the broker must have rights to list the property in the MLS and allow the MLS to make IDX listings available to other brokers. For buyers, the agreement must be signed before touring a home with their REALTOR®.