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A Sale Authority is the agreement between a vendor and a real estate agent, appointing the agent to sell the property and setting out commission and terms. It's a distinct document from the Contract of Sale - the authority governs the agent's engagement; the contract governs the sale itself.
Last reviewed: 21 August 2026
A Victorian Sale Authority is the agreement between a vendor and a real estate agent, appointing the agent to sell the property and setting out commission and terms of engagement. It's a distinct document from the Contract of Sale - the authority governs the agent's engagement, while the contract governs the sale itself.