1. APPOINTMENT OF REALTOR®: In consideration of Brokerage’s efforts to find a Buyer for Seller’s Property, Brokerage submitting this Listing Contract to the Multiple Listing Service of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (MLS) and the Brokerage’s payment of all costs incurred by the Brokerage in connection therewith, Seller hereby grants to PropertyPaths.com, LLC; Brokerage, the exclusive right commencing for 6 months from the following date:

     to sell or exchange the property known generally as:

for the sum of 2.5% payable in cash at closing or for such other price or on such other terms and conditions to which Seller may consent in writing. Seller further agrees to delegate to listing agent the authority to appoint other licensees within the Brokerage to represent Seller’s interest. If an appointment is made, Seller will be notified at the time of the appointment. Seller has the right to veto the appointment of any other licensee. 

2. REALTOR®’S FEE AND COMPENSATION POLICY: Seller hereby agrees to pay Brokerage a fee of 2.5% of the selling price of the Property if during the period of this Listing Contract 1) Seller’s property is sold or exchanged by anyone of 2) Brokerage produces a Buyer ready, willing and able to purchase the Property on the above terms and conditions. Seller hereby permits Brokerage to offer compensation and to compensate other Brokers as subagents or buyer Brokers 3% the sale price. If PropertyPaths.com, LLC or the Seller produces a Buyer and PropertyPaths.com, LLC enters into a Dual Agency or customer relationship, the Seller would be required to compensate PropertyPaths.com, LLC; a total of 4.5% for also representing or working directly with the buyer.  

3. REALTOR®’S COOPERATION POLICY: It is the policy of this company to cooperate with all other Brokerages unless believed NOT to be in the Seller’s best interests. Such refusals to cooperate by the Brokerage must be included in the written disclosure of their Brokerage policy on agency relationships. 

4. COMPANY AGENCY POLICY: 

Brokerage’s written disclosure of their Brokerage’s policy on agency relationships. (per Step - 1 of the process and as available at https://www.propertypaths.com/agency---step-1---------------.html)

5. PROTECTION PERIOD: If a purchase agreement is signed before this Listing Contract expires, but the closing of the sale of the Property does not take place until after the original term or any extension of this Listing Contract, Seller’s obligation to pay a fee as stated in this Listing Contract shall be extended to coincide with the closing date. In addition, such fee shall be paid if the Property is sold or exchanged within 90 days (Protection Period) after the expiration of this Listing Contract or any extension thereof to anyone with whom Brokerage has had negotiations prior to expiration, provided Seller has received notice in writing, including the names of the prospective Buyers, before or upon expiration of this listing contract or any extension thereof. However, Seller shall not be obligated to pay Brokerage such fee if Seller enters into a valid Listing Contract with another licensed real estate Brokerage during said Protection Period.

6. SELLER’S COOPERATION: Brokerage is authorized to place a "For Sale" sign on the Property and to remove all other "For Sale" signs and to actively market the Property. Brokerage and all Brokerages and salespersons authorized by Brokerage shall have access to the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of showing it. Seller permits listing Brokerage to share the existence or possibility of other offers being written with prosepective buyers agents and buyers directly. 

7. CONVEYANCE AND STATUS OF TITLE: In the event of a sale or exchange, Seller hereby agrees to furnish satisfactory evidence of marketable title to the Property and to convey the Property by transferable and recordable warranty deed, with release of dower, if any, or fiduciary deed, as appropriate.

8. DISCLOSURE: If applicable, Seller agrees to provide Buyer with a completed Residential Property Disclosure Form as required by Ohio Revised Code §5302.30 unless excepted by law.

9. MLS AUTHORITY: Seller authorizes and directs Brokerage to advertise the listing, to list the property in the MLS subject to the Rules and Regulations of the MLS, to provide timely notice of status changes of the listing to the MLS, and to provide sales information including selling price to the MLS upon sale of the property. Brokerage is further authorized to place information about the Real Estate in any other informational service medium to advertise and promote the sale of the Real Estate. Seller gives consent to other CBR Brokerages to include information regarding the Real Estate in their advertising according to State of Ohio regulations and CBR MLS rules, through Internet web sites. The history of listings via the informational service medium currently in use is available to others. Neither the MLS nor the Brokerage has responsibility or liability for the dissemination of such information. Seller warrants this Listing Contract and worksheet, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, to be correct and accurate. 

10. USE OF LOCKBOX: 

utilization of a lockbox system. In this regard, Seller has been informed that through the use of a lockbox system the property may be more readily shown to prospective Buyers, but personal property of Seller may, therefore, be more susceptible to theft or damage. Seller agrees that the lockbox, if utilized, will be for the benefit of Seller and releases Brokerage and those working by or through Brokerage, and Brokerage(s) local Board(s)/Association(s) of REALTORS® from all liability and responsibility in connection with any loss that may occur. Brokerage advises and requests Seller to safeguard or remove any valuables now located on the property and verify the existence of, or obtain, proper personal property insurance. Should a tenant be in the property, Seller should notify the tenant in writing of the use of a lockbox. In addition, Seller shall have full permision to determine who may be granted the lock-box combination on all non-Supra Lockboxes. 

11. FAIR HOUSING: It is illegal, pursuant to the Ohio Fair Housing Law, Division (H) of Section 4112.02 of the Revised Code, and the Federal Fair Housing Law, 42 U.S.C.A. 3601, as amended, to refuse to sell, transfer, assign, rent, lease, sublease or finance housing accommodations; refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of housing accommodations; or otherwise deny or make unavailable housing accommodations because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status as defined in section 4112.01 of the Revised Code, ancestry, military status as defined in that section, disability as defined in that section, or national origin or to so discriminate in advertising the sale or rental of housing, in the financing of housing, or in the provision or real estate brokerage services. It is also illegal, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons belonging to one of the protected classes.

12. AMENDMENTS: This is a legal and binding contract on all parties hereto including their heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. No amendment or alterations in the terms hereof shall be valid or binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. Further conditions: Never wire funds without first verifying the accuracy of the instructions. 

13. SIGNATURE(S)/REMARKS: 

Accepted by PropertyPaths.com, LLC

                                  Salesperson:   ________________________________________ 

                                                  (digital signature to follow after submission and review)