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REAL ESTATE SALESMAN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this __________(1)_______________ day of
_______(2)________, ___________(3)______________, by and between _______(4)
__________, of ____________(5)________________, (hereinafter referred to as "Broker"), and
_________(6)___________ of ________(7)___________, (hereinafter referred to as
"Salesman"). The Parties recite that:
A. Broker is duly registered and licensed with the State of _______(8)_________ as a
real estate broker whose license expires __________(9)____________.
B. Salesman is duly registered and licensed with the State of _______(10)________ as a
real estate salesman whose license expires __________(11)___________.
In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows:
1. STATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
Effective as of the date of this Agreement, Broker employs Salesman as a real estate
salesman.
2. DUTIES OF SALESMAN
Salesman will carry on the customary activities of a real estate salesman, including, but
not necessarily limited to, the showing of parcels of real estate on which Broker has listings, the
sale of such property in accordance with the terms of the listings, the solicitation of new listings,
and such other services pertaining to the real estate business as Broker may require of him.
Salesman shall devote his entire time and attention to such duties and shall use his best efforts
with regard to all of such duties.
3. COMMISSIONS ON SALES
Broker shall pay to Salesman a commission equal to __________(12)___________
percent of the total commission received by Broker, on sales made by Salesman and completed
during the effective period of this Agreement. Furthermore, during the effective period of this
Agreement, Broker will advance to Salesman against commissions to be earned the sum of
______________(13)__________ DOLLARS ($_______________) per month, provided that
Salesman may elect to draw commissions as earned.
4. DURATION OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION
The term of this Agreement shall be for _(16)_ years, commencing on the date of this
Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement by sixty (60) days' written notice to the
other party. If, on termination of this Agreement, Broker has advanced to Salesman against
commissions to be earned a sum of commissions actually earned by Salesman, Salesman will
promptly refund the amount of the excess advances.
5. ACCESS TO LISTINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Broker will give Salesman access to its confidential files pertaining to listings of property,
prospects for the sale of such property, and other related matters. Broker shall also furnish
Salesman personal contacts with persons interested in selling or buying such property, and shall
generally aid Salesman in every way possible with respect to such sales and Salesman's duties
hereunder.
6. LOYALTY TO BROKER'S INTEREST
Salesman will not during the term of this Agreement be engaged in any other business
activity, whether or not pursued for gain, profit, or other pecuniary advantage, provided, however,
that Salesman may invest his assets in such form or manner as will not require his expenditure of
any undue amount of time.
7. NONDISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS
Salesman recognizes and acknowledges that the information that will be furnished to him
concerning Broker's customers, listings, holdings, investments, transactions, and other
confidential matters constitutes a valuable, special, and unique asset and trade secret of Broker's
business. Accordingly, Salesman will not, during or after the term of his employment hereunder,
disclose any such information or any part thereof to any person, firm, corporation, association, or
other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever.
8. WRITTEN CONTRACT AS CONSTITUTING ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire contract and agreement between parties, and
there are no verbal understandings or other agreements of any nature with respect to the subject
matter hereof except those contained in this Agreement.
9. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs,
successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and construed by, through and under the
laws of the state of ________________(14)_______.
11. ATTORNEYS' FEES
In the event of any legal or equitable action, including any appeals, which may arise
hereunder between or among the parties hereto, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover a
reasonable attorneys' fee. Attorneys' fees shall also include hourly charges for paralegals, law
clerks and other staff members operating under the supervision of an attorney.
12. SEVERANCE
The invalidity or unenforceability of any portion of this Agreement shall not affect the
remaining provisions and portions hereof.
13. HEADINGS
The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience of reference only and are
not to be used in the construction or interpretation hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be duly executed
on the date first above written.
WITNESSES:
"BROKER"
___________(15)______________ ____________(16)______________
___________(15)_____________
"SALESMAN"
___________(15)___________ ____________(17)_____________
___________(15)___________

NOTICE
The information in this document is designed to provide an outline that you can follow
when formulating business or personal plans. Due to the variances of many local, city, county
and state laws, we recommend that you seek professional legal counseling before entering into
any contract or agreement.