6. Broker Authority: Seller authorizes Broker to:
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(a) Market the Property to the Public (unless limited in Paragraph 6(b)(i) below):
(i) Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (i.e. IDX or VOW), email blasts, multi-brokerage listing sharing
networks and applications available to the general public.
(ii) Public marketing also includes marketing the Property to real estate agents outside Broker’s
office.
(iii) Place appropriate transaction signs on the Property, except if Paragraph 6(b)(i) is checked below.
(iv) Use Seller’s name in connection with marketing or advertising the Property.
Display the Property on the Internet except the street address.
(b) Not Publicly Market to the Public/Seller Opt-Out:
Seller does not authorize Broker to display the Property on the MLS.
(i.)
(ii.) Seller understands and acknowledges that if Seller checks option 6(b)(i), a For Sale will not be placed
upon the Property and
(iii.) Seller understands and acknowledges that if Seller checks option 6(b)(i), Broker will be limited to
marketing the Property only to agents within Broker’s office.
________/__________ Initials of Seller
(c) Obtain information relating to the present mortgage(s) on the Property. (d) Provide objective comparative market analysis information to potential buyers.
Use a lock box system to show and access the Property. A lock box does not
(e) ( Check if applicable )
ensure the Property’s security. Seller is advised to secure or remove valuables. Seller agrees that the lock box is for Seller’s benefit and releases Broker , persons working through Broker , and Broker’s local Realtor Board / Association from all liability and responsibility in connection with any damage or loss that occurs.
Withhold verbal offers.
Withhold all offers once Seller accepts a sales contract for the Property.
(f) Act as a transaction broker. 74 (g) Virtual Office Websites: Some real estate brokerages offer real estate brokerage services online. These 75 websites are referred to as Virtual Office Websites (“VOWs”). An automated estimate of market value or 76 reviews and comments about a property may be displayed in conjunction with a property on some VOWs. 77 Anyone who registers on a VOW may gain access to such automated valuations or comments and reviews 78 about any property displayed on a VOW. Unless limited below, a VOW may display automated valuations or 79 comments and reviews about this Property. 80 Seller does not authorize an automated estimate of the market value of the listing (or a hyperlink to such 81 estimate) to be displayed in immediate conjunction with the listing of this Property. 82 Seller does not authorize third parties to write comments or reviews about the listing of the Property (or 83 display a hyperlink to such comments or reviews) in immediate conjunction with the listing of this Property. 84 7. Seller Obligations: In consideration of Broker’s obligations, Seller agrees to: 85 (a) Cooperate with Broker in carrying out the purpose of this Agreement, including referring immediately to 86 Broker all inquiries regarding the Property’s transfer, whether by purchase or any other means of transfer. 87 (b) Recognize Broker may be subject to additional MLS obligations and potential penalties for failure to comply 88 with them. 89 (c) Provide Broker with keys to the Property and make the Property available for Broker to show during 90 reasonable times. 91 (d) Inform Broker before leasing, mortgaging, or otherwise encumbering the Property. 92 (e) Indemnify Broker and hold Broker harmless from losses, damages, costs, and expenses of any nature, 93 including attorney’s fees, and from liability to any person, that Broker incurs because of (1) Seller’s 94 negligence, representations, misrepresentations, actions, or inactions; (2) the use of a lock box; or (3) the 95 existence of undisclosed material facts about the Property. This clause will survive Broker’s performance and 96 the transfer of title. 97 (f) Perform any act reasonably necessary to comply with FIRPTA (Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code). 98 (g) Make all legally required disclosures, including all facts that materially affect the Property’s value and are not 99 readily observable or known by the buyer. Seller certifies and represents that Seller knows of no such 100 material facts (local government building code violations, unobservable defects, etc.) other than the following: 101 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 102 Seller will immediately inform Broker of any material facts that arise after signing this Agreement. 103 (h) Consult appropriate professionals for related legal, tax, property condition, environmental, foreign reporting 104 requirements, and other specialized advice. 105
Seller (_____) (_____) and Broker/Authorized Associate (_____) (_____) acknowledge receipt of a copy of this page, which is Page 2 of 5. The Parties acknowledge this form should not be used to share offers of compensation to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives via any field in the Multiple Listing Service. ERS-20tb Rev 7/2024 © 2024 Florida Realtors®
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