Broker has been trying to sell the Sellers' house for more than six months. The property is listed for $199,999, and the market has been very slow. Broker has advertised the property in the local newspapers, taken several prospective buyers to view the house, and has held open houses on six separate weekends. Finally, Broker finds a buyer who makes an offer on the property for $195,000, with no conditions attached to the offer. The sellers reject the offer, claiming that it is not for the full asking price; in reality, they have decided not to sell the property because Mr. Seller has been diagnosed with a serious illness and he wants to remain in the home where he has lived with his wife for the last 30 years. The Exclusive Right to Sell listing agreement that the Sellers and Broker signed states: "Broker shall be entitled to a commission of 6% of the offering price if broker procures a buyer who is ready, able and willing to purchase the property. Sellers inform Broker of their decision to reject the offer and that they wish to take their house off the market. Broker says that's fine, but wants to be paid the 6% commission on the $195,000 offering price. If the Sellers refuse, and Broker sues for the commission, who will prevail, and why?

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