Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Re: house for sale

It is not usually quite that simple. Let's start with the provisions in your listing agreement. They usually provide for a protection for the broker for six months after the listing expires for buyers they showed you.

However, it can be longer or shorter depending upon the time frame listed in your listing agreement.

Likewise, you cannot conspire with the buyer to wait until the listing and the 6 months period lapses. If as a practical matter the Buyer comes to you six months more or less afterward (assuming the std 6 month language) then you can sell and avoid brokerage fees.

Good Luck.

Re: house for sale

You should retain an attorney to review the terms of your listing contract(s) to advise as to your obligations under each to the respective realtors based on the specific facts in your situation.