Agency Coupled With Interest means what?

• A. Agency Coupled With Interest
• B. Exclusive Right to Sell
• C. Protection & Safety Clause
• D. Reserve Clause

Answer: (A)

Agency coupled with interest is when the agent has a personal stake in the property or the transaction, such as being the seller themselves or holding a secured interest (like a lien or option) in the deal. That stake means the agent’s authority to act isn’t just about representing the principal—it’s connected to a financial or ownership interest. Because of that interest, the agency isn’t easily revoked by the principal and remains in place to protect the agent’s rights to their stake and to ensure they can earn their compensation once the deal closes. This exact idea is what the term conveys: an agency formed not only to represent the client but also to secure the agent’s own interest in the outcome. The other terms describe different concepts—who gets paid under a listing agreement, a post-termination protection period, or a clause about reserved rights—so they don’t capture this specific situation.