Best Practice: You would submit the Termination of Listing form to the broker to cancel. If the broker allows you to submit your termination directly to the MLS Staff without approval, you would submit the Termination of Listing to MLS staff to cancel.
In some cases, you may be able to unilaterally cancel the listing agreement, but this is typically more challenging and may involve legal consequences. To do so, you must demonstrate that there was a legitimate reason for the cancellation, such as the agent's misconduct or a significant change in your circumstances.
A listing agreement should include a termination clause to outline conditions under which the property owner or real estate agent can end the contract early.
How do I cancel my MLS listing? Find your property and click on "Request Changes". In the new screen that appears, you will see the form to submit changes. Check the “Status” checkbox and select the cancellation status from the dropdown that appears.
You should use the Listing Cancellation Form when you wish to terminate an existing listing agreement with your real estate agent.
How do I cancel my MLS listing? Find your property and click on "Request Changes". In the new screen that appears, you will see the form to submit changes. Check the “Status” checkbox and select the cancellation status from the dropdown that appears.
Withdraw is the best way to handle IF it is understood and agreed upon with the seller. They MUST understand that you are still the listing agent and that are representing them and the listing.
Whether you change your mind about selling, have ethical or performance concerns about the agent, or you just don't find a buyer, you can get out of a listing agreement. But before you sign one, you should understand your options for terminating a listing agreement so you don't feel stuck in a bad situation.