A Seller, A Listing Agent, A Few Changes To The Listing Agreement, And A Lawsuit March 21, 2017 Joshua B. Durham Litigation Blog Because I’ve represented real estate professionals in a number of matters over the years, I’m always watching for cases throughout the country that make for good teaching lessons. My latest find is from Michigan, and it provides three important warnings. First and foremost, be extremely careful when striking out provisions in a listing agreement or any type of contract. The strikethroughs aren’t always as effective as you’d like.