When a real estate listing is terminated due to bankruptcy, what typically occurs with such agreements?

In the context of real estate transactions, when a listing is terminated due to bankruptcy, the agreements involved are generally considered to be voided entirely. This occurs because bankruptcy laws prioritize the fair and equitable treatment of creditors and the assets of the bankrupt party. When a bankruptcy is filed, any existing contracts, including real estate listings, are often subject to review and potential rejection by the bankruptcy trustee.

This means that once a bankruptcy is declared, contractual obligations can be annulled to protect the interests of the bankruptcy estate and to facilitate the reorganization or liquidation process. Consequently, real estate listings that are tied to the bankrupt entity lose their enforceability, thus rendering them void.

Regarding the other options, renegotiation may occur in some circumstances post-bankruptcy, but it's not a typical outcome for listing agreements as contracts are often outright voided. Agreements do not usually continue until expiration once a bankruptcy filing occurs, as the intent is to relieve the debtor of binding contracts to allow for financial recovery. While legal disputes may arise as a result of the bankruptcy process, it is not a necessary or direct consequence of the termination of a listing, since the contracts themselves are rendered void and no longer enforceable.