All that is required in California is to notify the listing agent in writing.
If you back out without cause, the buyer can bring legal action for breach of contract. That means you could be facing a lawsuit where the buyer seeks compensation. Depending on the buyer, the lawsuit may seek financial compensation or even specific performance, forcing you to sell your home.
You should use the Listing Cancellation Form when you wish to terminate an existing listing agreement with your real estate agent.
Unfortunately, Florida law doesn't allow sellers to just change their minds. You'll typically need to rely on the buyer breaching the contract or on a specific cancellation clause in your agreement. Here's what sellers should do: Check the timing and terms of your contract.
Taking Action Ask for a release: The time to ask about canceling a listing is when you sign the listing contract. Request a release in writing: Tell your agent immediately if you want to cancel. Ask to be assigned another agent: Realize that your listing is between the brokerage and you, not you and your agent.
During the review period, which is in place to protect the people on both sides of a transaction, sellers can legally back out. The seller has a contingency in the contract. Like buyers, sellers can build in contingencies, too.
A seller may get out of the listing contract in writing if an agent is underperforming or unethical. In conclusion, there is no automatic rescission period to cancel a listing agreement under Florida law.