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Rainmaker
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Listing Agent, you represent the Seller

Selling Agent, you represent the Buyer

May 01, 2017 06:23 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

What I find absolutely baffling about students being sent to this community to ask questions and learn real estate is that you all are paying the instructor to teach you and the instructor is NOT teaching you.  If it were me, I would be getting a well-deserved refund and find someone that can actually teach. What a racket that instructor has going!!!

May 02, 2017 08:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

You got it.

Jun 15, 2019 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great answers here. I hope you got it. 

Jun 15, 2019 06:11 AM
Rainmaker
5,217,392
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Your instructor needs to get a job he/she is qualifed to do!

May 02, 2017 06:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Oh boy, this is very elementary and basic. Best if you put it in your own words and understand it from your perspective. If you have problems, ask your instructor.

May 01, 2017 09:04 PM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

You go, Kathleen Daniels !

May 03, 2017 05:42 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     What Kathleen Daniels said. 

    In my State of Florida, this so-called "Real Estate School" would be under the guns of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for this kind of chicanery.

May 02, 2017 05:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm confused by the question.  I'm going to second Kathleen Daniels' response.

May 02, 2017 09:49 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Your instructor needs to do a better job

May 01, 2017 08:22 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTACONDOS.COM nailed it.

May 01, 2017 08:19 PM
Rainmaker
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Do not confuse Seller's Agent with Selling Agent they could be different.

I am going to agree with Roy Kelley on this one.  The rules for Agency differ in different states.  Some states allow transaction brokers, other do not. Some states allow dual agency others do not.  Some states allow the Listing agent to represent the seller and allow for unrepresented buyers (and vice versa).  The agent, either buyers or sellers, is that parties representative.

One final thought do not confuse representation with commission.  In most cases when you represent at least one party you may be eligible to earn a commission.  But just because you are a someones agent does not gaurantee you a commission.

May 01, 2017 07:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

TIME OUT. The listing agent lists the property. Their job is to sell it. A buyer They can sell it themselves, by working with an agent in their company or by working with an agent in another company. A buyer agent can bring a buyer and represent thebuyer. A transactional broker can bring a buyer who represnets no one. The listing agent can get a call direct and sell the home to a buyer also being a transactional broker from the buyer and listing agent for the seller. You need to review agency. 

May 01, 2017 05:12 PM
Rainmaker
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Hope your test went well - 

Jan 20, 2019 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Why is this anonymous other than you are embarrased to ask it... its a simple GOOGLE type of question

Apr 01, 2018 04:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,689
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

As others have answered - Listing agent represents the Seller, Buyer's agent represents the Buyer.

May 04, 2017 08:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

great test question

May 02, 2017 09:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

The "Selling Agent" is anyone who is licensed, brings a valid purchase contract to the Seller to which the terms are agreed upon and acknowledged. State laws determine whether Listing  Agents can also be Selling Agents.

May 02, 2017 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

if you don't know the difference between listing and selling, you need to study longer....

May 02, 2017 07:06 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It can vary by state, including the terminology. But the concept regarding representation is pretty basic. There's some good information for you here!

May 02, 2017 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

The listing broker this the company that lists the property and represents the seller. The selling broker is the company that sells the property and in most cases represents the buyer. In my State the seller usually pays the brokerage fee to bothe the listing and selling broker. It could also be the same company.

Unless there are other arrangements the buyer does not pay the fee. In some cases the Buyer Broker Agreement will state that the buyer pays the fee if the seller chooses not to pay it. This is an unusual situation in residential brokerage. Another example is where the buyer is asked to pay a fee above what the seller is paying. The seller is paying a $1 listing and I have made an arrangement for the buyer to pay $2. The buyer would be responsible for everything above the sellers payment.

Lastly, you can only be paid by your broker and never directly from a seller or the buyer.

May 02, 2017 06:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

You answered your own question.

May 02, 2017 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes.

May 02, 2017 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Seriously? If you have to ask this question you are not ready to take an exam nor be an agent. Listing agent represents the seller and selling agent represents the buyer.

May 02, 2017 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Others have answered.

May 02, 2017 03:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTACONDOS.COM nailed this one!

May 02, 2017 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

The representation!

May 01, 2017 10:27 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Listing agency - the brokerage representing the seller

Selling agent - the agent representing the buyer.

May 01, 2017 09:32 PM
Rainer
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I see this one has been answered.  Hope you undestand now. 

May 01, 2017 07:24 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

one works for the seller, the other works for the buyer.

 

May 01, 2017 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Listen to Scott Godzyk !!

May 01, 2017 06:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Follow the rules in your state.

May 01, 2017 05:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Listing Agent vs. Agent working with the buyer

May 01, 2017 05:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I agree with Scott Godzyk's answer.

May 01, 2017 05:42 PM
Rainer
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George Arteaga
NA - Walhalla, SC

Thanks alot. Im totally new to this and the study material at school does not explain who is a selling agent and listing agent. At least its not worded as seller agency. Just a description of agency relationships for commissions. Selling agent is anyone who brings a buyer to an MLS listing of a Listing agent for example. Or am i even close?

May 01, 2017 05:20 PM