A sale of your home that begins during the time period of the listing agreement to a buyer not otherwise listed as an exception will result in a commission paid to the realtor even if you find the buyer on your own.

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This is known as the "procuring cause" rule, where the realtor is entitled to a commission if they can be shown to have contributed significantly to the sale of the property, even if the buyer was found without their assistance. This rule is typically included in listing agreements.

A Sale of Your Home That Begins During the Time