A buyer is looking in several different cities for land to purchase for a shopping center. The buyer has decided to hire several real estate licensees, each representing the buyer in that licensee's city. Which type of agreement would protect the buyer from owing multiple commissions?

In an exclusive agency representation agreement, the buyer agrees to work with only one agent, but if the buyer finds a property themselves, they are not obligated to pay the agent a commission. This arrangement does not allow for multiple agents to be involved, which could lead to commission conflicts if the buyer engages multiple agents.

A nonexclusive right-to-lease agreement pertains specifically to leasing properties, not purchasing. This agreement allows the tenant to work with multiple agents while searching for rental properties but does not address the scenario of buying land for a shopping center, making it irrelevant in this context.

An exclusive right to sell agreement binds the seller to one agent, ensuring that the agent receives a commission regardless of who finds the buyer. This type of agreement does not apply to the buyer's situation, as it primarily concerns the seller's rights and obligations.