Question 75

There are no circumstances under which a licensee may collect a commission from a seller after the listing agreement has expired.

A licensee cannot collect a commission from a seller once the listing agreement has expired, as the contractual relationship that allows for such compensation no longer exists.

A) If an amendment to that effect has been signed

An amendment to the listing agreement would typically need to be executed before the expiration of the original agreement. If the listing has already expired, the licensee cannot collect a commission unless a new agreement is established, which is not the case here.

B) If the original listing has an automatic extension

While automatic extensions might allow a licensee to continue their duties under certain conditions, this does not apply once the listing agreement has expired without an extension. If there is no valid agreement in place, the licensee cannot claim a commission.

C) If the listing can be cancelled at any time

The ability to cancel a listing at any time does not permit the licensee to collect a commission after the original agreement has expired. The cancellation process does not create a right to collect commissions post-expiration; the agreement must still be active for any such claims.

D) There are no circumstances under which this is acceptable

This option correctly reflects the principle that once a listing agreement expires, the licensee loses the right to collect any commissions from the seller. Without an active contract, there are no grounds for compensation.

Conclusion

The correct answer is D, as it accurately states that a licensee cannot collect a commission after the expiration of a listing agreement under any circumstances. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they misinterpret the conditions under which commissions can be claimed, failing to recognize that the expiration of the agreement nullifies any rights to compensation.