Terms & Condition

EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of ______________, 20____,
by and between _________________________________ (Owner) and Always Do More,
LLC t/a Keller Williams of Southern Maryland (Broker) for the Property located at
____________________________________________, _______________________
County, Maryland. Broker will multiple-list the Property in the Metropolitan Regional
Information Systems, Inc. (AMRIS@) for a period of one (1) year from the date of this
Agreement unless sooner terminated as herein provided or if the Property is sold, whichever
comes first.
A. BROKER=S FEE. At the time of execution of this Agreement, Owner shall pay to
Broker the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) (Athe Fee@). In exchange for
payment of the Fee, Broker shall:
1. Multiple-list the Property in MRIS for one (1) year from the date of this Agreement,
unless sooner terminated as herein provided or if the Property is sold by Owner,
whichever event shall first occur.
2. If requested to do so by Owner, Broker will install Broker=s standard AFor Sale@ sign
on the Property for the duration of this Agreement, and remove the For Sale sign, upon
notification by Owner or upon termination or expiration of the Agreement, or when the
Property is sold, whichever event shall first occur. Note: If Owner removes the For
Sale sign, discards the For Sale sign, fails or refuses to provide access to the For Sale
sign to Broker, or the For Sale sign is stolen or removed by others, Owner shall pay to
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Broker _______________________________________ Dollars ($______________)
in compensation for the For Sale sign.
3. Upon request by Owner, Broker will enter the Property in the Centralized Showing
System for the duration of this Agreement.
4. Upon request by Owner, and Owner=s execution of Broker=s Lock Box Addendum,
Broker shall install a lock box at the Property, which shall be placed on the Property for
the duration of this Agreement. Note: An additional fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) must
be paid by Owner to Broker for installation of a lock box.
B. UNDERTAKINGS OF OWNER. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement:
1. All written offers submitted through or by a real estate broker or agent participating in
the MRIS (Cooperating Broker) shall be presented directly to the Owner by the
Cooperating Broker who procures the buyer.
2. All deposit monies will be held by the Cooperating Broker if an offer is accepted by
Owner, or by such other person or entity as may be agreed upon by Owner and any
prospective purchaser(s). Broker will not accept or hold any deposit or escrow monies.
3. Owner will pay a _______ per cent (____%) commission (ACommission@) to
Cooperating Broker at settlement on behalf of Broker for services rendered by the
Cooperating Broker, whether acting as the sub-agent for the Owner or as the agent for
the buyer, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Owner
hereby authorizes Broker to offer said Commission through MRIS.

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4. The entire amount of the commission offered through MRIS by Broker to Cooperating
Broker shall be the sole obligation of Owner and shall be paid in full to Cooperating
Broker by Owner on behalf of Broker at the time of settlement and shall not be
deducted from or reduced by any fees previously paid to Broker.
5. Owner acknowledges that Broker and Broker=s agent may not have viewed the
Property, and therefore, Broker shall not be liable for any incorrect information or data
as provided by Owner and entered into MRIS by Broker based upon information
provided by Owner.
6. Owner agrees to disclose through MRIS and to any Cooperating Broker or agent, as
well as to any prospective buyer, all material facts relative to the sale of the Property
and any defects in the Property, including, but not limited to, water or dampness in
basement, structural damage, fire damage, leaking roof, faulty furnace, termite
infestation (past or present), and all other such conditions of which Owner has actual
knowledge. In order to disclose such information regarding the condition of the
Property, Owner agrees to complete and provide to any buyer who submits a written
offer to purchase the Property a Property Condition Disclosure Statement as published
by the Maryland Real Estate Commission in accordance with the Maryland Residential
Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Act, a copy of which has been provided to Owner by
Broker.
7. Owner acknowledges that the Property, if constructed before 1978, is subject to
Federal law (Title X) as to the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint

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hazards. Owner represents and warrants to Broker, Broker=s agents and Cooperating
Brokers/agents, intending that they rely upon such warranty and representation, that
the Property was constructed: (Owner to initial one):
_______/_______ prior to 1978;
OR _______/_______ during or after 1978;
OR _______/_______ Owner is uncertain as to the date of construction.
If Owner is uncertain as to date the Property was constructed, Owner agrees that, for
the purpose of the sale contemplated by this Agreement, the Property will be treated as
though it had been constructed prior to 1978. If Title X applies to the Property, Owner
acknowledges receipt of brochure entitled AEPA and HUD Real Estate Notification
and Disclosure Rule@ from Broker, and Owner agrees to comply fully with the
requirements as set forth in the Rule.
8. Owner shall indemnify and hold Broker and Broker=s agents, employees, officers,
directors and stockholders, harmless from any and all liability expenses, damages and
costs, including without limitation reasonable attorney=s fees, in connection with the
marketing and sale of the Property including, but not limited to, any misrepresentation
made by Owner as to the condition of the Property. Owner shall be solely and
exclusively liable for any alleged or actual damages or losses incurred by Owner or any
buyer during, after or resulting from the sale of the Property.
9. Owner agrees that Broker shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the
use of a lockbox or key box placed on the Property.

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10. Owner retains the right to sell the Property without a real estate agent through Owner=s
own advertising and efforts. Owner acknowledges that Maryland law requires Owner
to include Broker=s name (Keller Williams of Southern Maryland) in all written
advertisements.
11. Upon signing a Contract of Sale with a buyer, Owner promptly shall deliver a copy of
the Contract of Sale to the office of Broker by fax - - (240) 526-3091. The Contract of
Sale must be provided to Broker within 12 hours following the execution of the
Contract of Sale by all parties. Owner further agrees to notify Broker of any change in
the settlement date.
12. This Agreement may be canceled by Owner or by Broker upon _________ (____)
days written notice.
13. Any changes to the description, price, and terms in the MRIS listing shall be made in
writing and signed by the Owner. Changes made following the first thirty (30) days of
this Agreement shall be accompanied by a $5.00 processing fee paid to Broker by
Owner.
14. Owner shall offer the Property for sale without regard to race, color, gender, religion,
national origin, physical or mental handicap, familial status, marital status or other
protected classes under applicable federal, Maryland and local fair housing laws.
15. Owner is advised and acknowledges that if the Property is encumbered by one or more
conservation easement(s) or other restrictions limiting or affecting uses of the Property
and owned by the Maryland Environmental Trust, the Maryland Historical Trust, the

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Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, the Maryland Department of
Natural Resources, or a Land Trust (the AConservation Easement(s)@), Maryland law
requires that Seller deliver to the Buyer copies of all Conservation Easement(s) on or
before the day the Contract of Sale is entered into, or within 20 calendar days after
entering into the Contract of Sale. The Buyer shall have the right to rescind the
Contract of Sale if Seller shall fail to deliver to the Buyer copies of all Conservation
Easement(s) on or before the day the Contract of Sale is entered into or within 20
calendar days after entering into the Contract of Sale.
16. Owner acknowledges receipt of the AUnderstanding Whom Real Estate Agents
Represent@ disclosure form as required by Maryland Law and published by the
Maryland Real Estate Commission.
C. UNDERTAKING OF BROKER. Except as may otherwise be provided in this
Agreement:
1. The listing price of the Property shall be _____________________________ Dollars
($_________.00), which shall be published by Broker through MRIS.
2. Broker will not show the Property, advertise the Property (except through MRIS), hold
any deposit monies or represent Owner at the time of settlement. During the term of
this Agreement, Broker will promote the sale of the Property through the MRIS only
and Owner hereby expressly authorizes Broker to promote the Property exclusively
through MRIS, unless Owner requests installation of a For Sale sign pursuant to the
provisions of Section A.2., above.

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3. Broker shall not be liable to the Owner for any losses incurred in the sale of the
Property. Owner authorizes and consents to Broker, real estate licensees affiliated with
Broker and real estate licensees acting as the sub-agent of Broker to provide ministerial
acts on behalf of Owner to third persons as permitted by the Maryland Real Estate
Brokers Act.
4. This Agreement constitutes an Exclusive Agency Agreement by and between Owner
and Broker. As agent of the Owner, Broker shall protect confidential information
provided by Owner, and shall not disclose such information to any other person except
as otherwise provided by law or authorized by Owner. Broker shall disclose to Owner
all information and communications received from third persons to Owner. Upon
request of Owner, Broker shall provide Owner contract forms necessary to effectuate
the sale of the Property and Broker shall promptly deliver to Owner any contract offers,
verbal or written, brought to Broker=s attention by Cooperating Brokers or other.
5. Broker hereby acknowledges the receipt from Owner, Fee in the amount of Four
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($450.00). Subject to the provisions of Sections A.2., A.4.
and B.13. of this Agreement, the Fee paid by Owner to Broker represents payment in
full for services rendered by Broker in connection with this Agreement except for
Owner=s obligation to pay additional compensation to Cooperating Broker in the
event a Cooperating Broker is involved in the sale of the Property in the amount as set
forth in Section B.3. of this Agreement.

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D. ADDITIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES.
1. In the event Owner desires that Broker provide additional or other services than those
set forth in this Agreement, and Broker agrees to do so, Owner and Broker shall enter
into Broker=s standard Exclusive Right To Sell Residential Brokerage Agreement.
Any funds paid by Owner to Broker pursuant to this Agreement shall be applied to
Owner=s financial obligations to Broker arising under any Exclusive Right To Sell
Residential Brokerage Agreement which may be negotiated and entered into between
Broker and Owner.
2. Owner acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement and its addenda at the time of
signing hereof.

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Owner: ________________________________________ Date: __________________
Owner: ________________________________________ Date: __________________
ALWAYS DO MORE, LLC
T/A KELLER WILLIAMS OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
By:____________________________________________ Date: __________________
Authorized Representative
Owners (List all): _____________________________ and __________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________
Office Telephones: _______________________ Office/Home Fax: __________________
Home Telephones: ________________________ Cell Phones: ______________________
Email addresses: ___________________________ / _______________________________

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