Under the traditional rule, a broker earns a commission under a listing agreement whenever he procures a buyer who is "ready, willing and able" to purchase the real estate, even if the seller refuses to sign a contract with the buyer.

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This is the traditional rule of brokerage commissions, commonly known as the "procuring cause" rule. The broker earns the commission upon finding a buyer who is ready, willing, and able to purchase the property, regardless of whether the seller ultimately decides to accept the offer or not. However, some listing agreements may have specific provisions or contingencies that could affect the broker's entitlement to the commission.

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