What rights does a broker have under a net listing agreement?

A broker under a net listing agreement has the right to retain any earnings above the seller's net amount. In this type of agreement, the seller specifies a certain net amount they wish to receive from the sale of their property. The broker then has the incentive to sell the property for a price higher than that specified net amount. The broker keeps the difference as their commission.

This structure creates a motivation for the broker to achieve a better sales price, benefiting both the broker and the seller as the broker has the opportunity to earn more by negotiating a higher sale price. Importantly, net listing agreements are less common and can sometimes raise ethical concerns, as they can create potential conflicts of interest depending on how they are handled.