An expired listing means that the contract for your listing has come to an end and the listing is no longer in place. Other agents may approach you since there is no valid listing in place. A canceled listing is one in which the seller and agent or broker agree to terminate the listing.
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.
There are several common reasons: Poor Performance: If your agent isn't doing a good job, that's a valid reason to want to end things. Maybe they're not communicating well, or they're not putting in the effort to sell your home. Personality Clash: Sometimes, you and your agent don't get along.
If you're set on canceling, send a formal request in writing, either via email or certified letter. Be sure to include your property address, the date, and a clear statement that you're terminating the agreement. If you want to work with a different agent in the future, be clear about the termination timeframe.
Listing agreements are usually cancelled only with the mutual consent of the involved parties. Depending on the terms of the agreement, a Broker may be not required to cancel the listing at the owner's request. The listing agreement may obligate the consumer monetarily after cancellation.
Canceling a listing means that the listing agreement you had in place with the seller is null and void. In order to be able to relist that same property as a new listing on the MLS, you need to get a new listing agreement with the seller.
You should use the Listing Cancellation Form when you wish to terminate an existing listing agreement with your real estate agent.
You can indeed cancel a real estate listing agreement in California. Sellers might be asking themselves, “under what circumstances?” And the answer to that is: almost any. Maybe you changed your mind and you decided you don't want to sell your house after all.