a buyer's agent can technically be called the “selling agent,” once a contract has been entered into. A listing agent is referred to as the “seller's agent,” since they are representing the seller

A listing agent is a real estate professional who represents the seller in a real estate transaction. The listing agent, or seller's agent, lists the home for sale and works on the seller's behalf to sell the home at a price and under terms that are best for their client.

A short sale is when a mortgage lender agrees to accept a mortgage payoff amount less than what is owed in order to facilitate a sale of the property by a financially distressed owner. The lender forgives the remaining balance of the loan.