Most real estate brokerage disputes arise from the absence of a clear written agreement between the owner and broker specifying the commission percentage, when it's actually earned (at final signing or merely upon introducing the buyer?), and whether the brokerage is exclusive or non-exclusive. Missing this documentation leaves the door open for a dispute over commission entitlement even where the deal actually closed.
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If the owner agrees with a broker on exclusive marketing for a defined period, selling the property directly or through another broker during this period may create a right for the original broker to claim their full commission despite not closing the deal themselves, depending on how the brokerage agreement is drafted. In return, the exclusive broker is obligated to make genuine marketing effort, not just hold exclusivity without work.
Dealing with a real estate broker unlicensed by the General Real Estate Authority exposes the owner and buyer to added risk, since an unlicensed broker isn't subject to any professional oversight or disciplinary accountability for breaching their obligations. Verifying the broker's license before dealing with them is a simple preventive step that saves later disputes.
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