An Ohio real estate listing agreement is used to grant real estate agents the right to list and sell a property on behalf of the property’s owner. This agreement typically grants the agency exclusivity; however, the seller and agent may agree to an open listing as well. The document outlines the listing price, agent commission, and any fixtures or personal property the seller wishes to include in the listing.

The seller may choose the manner in which the agency is allowed to market the property, and may stipulate the use of photography, third-party websites, and the use of a lockbox or key box on the property. Once signed, the agent will be charged with finding a suitable buyer before the period of the agreement expires.

• Laws – § 4735.021
• Dual Agency (§ 4735.71) – Ohio allows for dual agency to take place, meaning one agent may represent a buyer and a seller in a real estate transaction.
• Purchase Agreement – This agreement lays out the terms and conditions for a prospective buyer to acquire residential property from a seller.