What does an exclusive agency listing allow for the seller in a property transaction?

An exclusive agency listing allows the seller the flexibility to find their own buyer for the property without being obligated to pay a commission to the broker in that specific scenario. In this arrangement, the seller retains the right to sell the property on their own and, if they successfully do so, they can reduce or avoid the commission fee that would have been owed to the broker. This is advantageous for sellers who are confident in their ability to market and sell their property without exclusive reliance on the broker.

In contrast, the other options imply restrictions that do not align with the nature of an exclusive agency listing. For example, stating that the seller must always use the broker contradicts the core benefit of being able to self-represent; similarly, claiming that the seller receives no commissions for self-sold properties or that they can't sell the property themselves misrepresents the level of control and autonomy granted to the seller in this type of agreement.