What agreement authorizes a broker to represent a buyer or tenant in the search for a property to rent or purchase?

listing agreement

Explanation:

A listing agreement is a document in which a property owner (as principal) contracts with a real estate broker (as agent) to find a buyer for the owner's property. The term of this Listing Agreement is referred to as the “Listing Period”.

The owner certifies and represents to broker that he/she is duly authorized and entitled to lease the property and to enter into a legally binding lease agreement with a Tenant. The owner grants exclusive right to offer a property for rent and/or lease according to agreed terms.