Real Estate Broker Business Plan

Retain the services of a real estate salesperson with this Independent Contractor Agreement for the United States.

• The realtor is being retained by a real estate brokerage as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• The salesperson will show and sell real estate properties listed by the broker, and will be paid a commission by the broker for any sales of those properties.
• The salesperson may elect to take a monthly advance against commissions earned.
• The agreement contains confidentiality provisions.
• The agreement also contains an exclusivity clause whereby the salesperson agrees to devote his/her time and perform his/her duties exclusively for the broker.
• The template refers to U.S. laws and is intended for use only in the United States.
• This legal contract template is available as a downloadable MS Word template and is fully editable to meet your needs.
• Intended for use only in the United States.

Developers can hire a leasing manager for a commercial and retail project with this template Leasing Management Agreement.

• The leasing manager will be responsible for:
  • developing a proposed rental structure and tenant mix for the building;
  • screening and approving business tenants for the various premises;
  • retaining real estate brokers and leasing agents, if appropriate;
  • preparing standard form leases;
  • reviewing plans for tenant improvements, and arranging approvals for same;
  • collecting rents;
  • negotiating with tenants;
  • exercising the owner's powers under the leases.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable to fit your needs.
• This is a generic template that can be used almost anywhere.

• The broker is hired to find a tenant for the owner's property.
• The owner agrees to pay the broker a commission for obtaining tenants for the lease.
• The broker agrees to provide signage and advertising for the property.

This Listing Agreement template is for rental property listings websites on which landlords and property managers can post descriptions and photos of available rental units.

• The Agreement is intended for websites operating in the United States.
• The user will pay all applicable taxes related to the property rental.
• The website owner represents that it is licensed to do business as a real estate broker and complies with all applicable state laws in every state in which it is required to do so.
• The website owner also represents that it complies with all applicable state and federal laws that apply to renting and leasing, including the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The website owner has no fiduciary duty to tenants or landlords who use the site.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable and can be converted to HTML.