Parties
Full legal names and entity types for seller and broker; include contact information and, for entities, the signer's title and authority to bind the organization.
A clear, signed listing agreement protects the seller and the listing agent by documenting authority, scope, compensation, and key dates. It reduces misunderstandings and provides a contractual basis for commission claims and dispute resolution.
Each signer should confirm identity, authority, and that the legal description matches public records before signing.
The property owner who grants listing authority. Must have legal capacity and, for entities, signatory authority; mismatched names can impair enforceability.
Licensed real estate broker or designated agent who lists the lot. The broker’s obligations, commission rate, and exclusivity period are recorded here.
Full legal names and entity types for seller and broker; include contact information and, for entities, the signer's title and authority to bind the organization.
Precise lot or parcel legal description, parcel ID, survey reference, and street address where applicable; ambiguous descriptions increase title risk and closing delays.
Effective date and expiration date of the listing; specify renewal or extension mechanics and notice requirements for termination.
Initial list price and any allowable price-revision process; address reserve prices or minimum acceptable offers if applicable.
Commission percentage or flat fee, allocation among cooperating brokers, and triggering events for payment (sale, exchange, post-termination procurement).
Signature blocks for all parties, dates, and any required notary or witness acknowledgements; include consent for electronic signatures if used.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link, SMS code, or advanced auth per transaction risk |
| Field Types | Signature, initial, date, text, dropdown and conditional fields |
| Conditional Logic | Show fields only when earlier answers trigger them |
| Auto-Reminders | Schedule follow-ups to pending signers at set intervals |
Choose a platform that preserves an unalterable audit trail and supports the record retention and export formats you require.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
The day the listing begins; governs term and notice windows
Last day of listing authority unless renewed or terminated earlier
Specify notice period for price changes to cooperating brokers
Defines when commission becomes payable (e.g., contract ratification)
Start the retention clock on the effective date for many statutes
Populate parties, legal description, price and commission terms.
Collect signatures, witness or notary acknowledgements as required.
Record related instruments with county recorder if required for notice.
Store executed document and audit trail in secure records.
Martin Properties completed on-site listing signings to avoid delays in rural deals
Optica standardized a single lot listing template with required exhibits