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Some agents say the free rides are over. They're embracing the idea of a buyer's pledge of allegiance. VETERAN home sellers usually don't flinch when a realty agent pushes a sheath of papers in front of them to sign when they list their houses. The agent, after all, will be bearing the upfront expense of advertising, printing up mailers, holding open houses and arranging showings -- and who would do all that without a signed listing contract guaranteeing a commission if they sell the house?