So is an exclusive broker different from a listing broker?

The term, he said, generally refers to a listing broker who "has an exclusive relationship" with the seller.

They share a prearranged portion of commission with the listing broker.

The listing broker, in that instance, would keep the entire commission.

Though ours is the first bid in, the listing broker takes her time getting back to us.

It is also wise to let your listing broker negotiate the terms of any potential deals presented by another agent.

To complete this task both the seller and the listing broker should be involved.

Of course, that poses a problem for buyers who don't want to go through the listing broker to see the house.

"But it's even harder when the agent you're dealing with is the listing broker."

He had trouble reaching the listing broker, who was away for a long weekend.