Check with your brokers and local state law first!!!

This is a clause I developed and have all of my agents put into their listing contracts. I just responded to a dear woman who was cheated by a dishonest seller who wanted out of her listing for a "better deal". Remember, a contract is an agreement between TWO OR MORE people, therefore, both or as many parties as there are to the contract should have obligations and something vested.

"In the event the Seller opts to withdraw or cancel this listings, the Seller agrees to reimburse the listings agent/Brokerage for all actual expenses incurred during the process of marketing the property. Including, but not limited to: printing, advertising, sign delivery, open house, and reasonable photography and marketing expenses. "

Cheapies think twice about wasting your time when they have THEIR money to lose instead of just yours. I've never had to enforce this, and I've never had a client refuse to sign it or question it's fairness. It's pretty simple and fair to everyone.

HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING! Lania