If Oscar finds his own buyer while working with Bernie under an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, does he owe Bernie a commission?

In an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, the real estate agent, in this case, Bernie, retains the right to earn a commission regardless of who ultimately finds the buyer. This type of agreement creates a legal obligation for the seller, Oscar, to pay a commission to Bernie as long as the property is sold during the term of the contract, even if Oscar independently finds a buyer. The exclusivity of the agreement means that Bernie's right to commission is not contingent on his role in bringing the buyer to the table; it is guaranteed as part of the terms laid out in the contract. Therefore, regardless of whether the sale is conducted by Bernie or by Oscar himself, a commission is due to Bernie upon the closing of the sale, which is why this answer is correct.