Real Estate Listing Agreement Templates by State (PDF & Word)
State-specific exclusive right to sell listing agreement templates. California, Texas, Florida, New York, and 8 more states. Free PDF + Word.
What this hub covers
A listing agreement is the contract between a property seller and a real estate broker authorizing the broker to market the property and earn commission upon sale. Exclusive right to sell is the most common form.
Why state-specific matters
State real estate commissions regulate listing agreements differently. California has specific agency disclosure requirements; Texas has TREC standard forms; New York has its own commission and disclosure framework. State-specific templates incorporate the required disclosures and customary commission structures.
Choose Your State
California
What to verify for California: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in California →Texas
What to verify for Texas: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Texas →Florida
What to verify for Florida: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Florida →New York
What to verify for New York: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in New York →Illinois
What to verify for Illinois: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Illinois →Delaware
What to verify for Delaware: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Delaware →Pennsylvania
What to verify for Pennsylvania: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Pennsylvania →Ohio
What to verify for Ohio: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Ohio →Georgia
What to verify for Georgia: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Georgia →North Carolina
What to verify for North Carolina: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in North Carolina →Arizona
What to verify for Arizona: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Arizona →Michigan
What to verify for Michigan: agency disclosure rules, net-listing limits, and automatic-renewal restrictions.
What to check in Michigan →Need the listing agreement?
Our general template uses the commission structure that is safe in every state, with explicit start and end dates.
Open the Listing Agreement TemplateWhat actually varies by state (and where to check it)
Last verified: July 2026 against state statutes and regulatory trackers. Laws change — before relying on any row below, confirm it with the official state source. How we source and update this data is described in our Editorial Policy.
Listing agreements are regulated by state real estate commissions, and the practical differences cluster in four places:
- Agency disclosure — every state requires the broker to disclose whom they represent, but the form and timing of that disclosure are state-specific.
- Net listings — several states prohibit or strongly discourage net listings (where the broker keeps everything above a set price); the percentage or flat-fee commission in our template is the safe structure everywhere.
- Automatic renewal — some states void listing agreements that renew automatically or lack a definite expiration date; ours requires explicit start and end dates for that reason.
- Buyer-broker compensation — since the 2024 NAR settlement, offers of buyer-agent compensation can no longer be made through the MLS; how (and whether) the seller contributes is now negotiated in the agreement itself, and local practice is still settling.
How to verify: your state real estate commission publishes licensee rules and required disclosure forms; ask any licensed broker for the state-standard forms they are obligated to use. Our template and generator implement the exclusive-right, exclusive-agency, and open structures with explicit dates and a stated commission.
Real Estate Listing Agreement FAQs
What is a real estate listing agreement?
A contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property in exchange for a commission.
What is an exclusive right-to-sell listing?
The most common type. The broker earns the agreed commission if the property sells during the term, regardless of who finds the buyer.
How long does a listing agreement last?
Typically three to six months. The term, commission rate, and cancellation rights are negotiable and should be stated in the agreement.
Do listing agreements differ by state?
Yes. Required agency disclosures and forms vary by state. Use the state cards above for the version aligned to your state.
Can I cancel a listing agreement?
Only according to its terms. Some allow cancellation with written notice; others bind you for the full term. Read the cancellation clause before signing.