Real Estate Glossary > L > Listing Agent Definition

An individual that helps homeowners sell their home. Not to be confused with the selling agent that represents buyers, the listing agent is in charge of helping the owners sell their home at the highest price possible. The listing agent negotiates with the selling agent to come to a price agreed upon by both the buyers and the sellers, then works with escrow A neutral third party or attorney that handles the exchange of money and documents once mutual acceptance is reached on an offer. or the attorney handling the closing to make sure the deal closes on time.