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Exclusive Agency Agreement
Free exclusive agency agreement template — commonly used in real estate, appointing a single agent to represent a property or client, with an owner-sale carve-out.
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This free exclusive agency agreement covers 1. Exclusive Appointment, 2. Property/Scope, 3. Owner Sale Carve-Out, 4. Commission, 5. Term with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Exclusive Agency Agreement
Owner/Client: [Name] · Agent: [Name/Brokerage] · Date: [Date]
1. Exclusive Appointment
Owner appoints Agent as the exclusive agent to [market and sell the property described below / represent Owner in [Transaction type]], for the term of this Agreement.
2. Property/Scope
[Property address or description of the scope of representation.]
3. Owner Sale Carve-Out
Unlike an "exclusive right to sell," if Owner independently finds a buyer without Agent's involvement, Owner may complete that sale without owing Agent a commission. Agent is entitled to commission only on sales resulting from Agent's efforts or introduction.
4. Commission
Agent's commission is [%] of the sale price, due upon closing of a sale procured by Agent during the term.
5. Term
This Agreement runs from [Start Date] to [End Date].
6. Marketing
Agent will [describe marketing efforts — listing, showings, advertising].
Owner: ______________________ Date: ____________ Agent: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The distinction in Section 3 matters — an "exclusive agency" listing lets the owner sell independently commission-free, while an "exclusive right to sell" listing owes the agent commission regardless of who finds the buyer. Confirm which type your agent is actually offering.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Exclusive Appointment, 2. Property/Scope, 3. Owner Sale Carve-Out, 4. Commission, 5. Term, 6. Marketing
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this exclusive agency agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this exclusive agency agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this exclusive agency agreement cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Exclusive Appointment, 2. Property/Scope, 3. Owner Sale Carve-Out, 4. Commission. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 7 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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- Residential Lease Agreement
- Notice to Vacate / Lease Termination Letter
- Rental Application
- Deed of Trust
- Rent Receipt
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