A listing agent is a REALTOR® or Real Estate Agent who forms a legal relationship with the homeowner to sell their property. When you hire a REALTOR® to list your property, you are essentially hiring someone to be your employee. The listing agreement is an employment contract between you and the REALTOR® or Real Estate Agent.
Many REALTORS® focus only on listings, while others focus only on buyers. There are many niches in the real estate industry. Some REALTORS®, like myself, are full-service REALTORS® providing you with all types of services, including listings your property, helping you find a home to buy or rent, renting out your current property, and helping you find investment properties.