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Canceling Listing Agreements

by Carla Griffin on May 1, 2012

If you are unhappy with the work being done by your agent, here are some tips to cancel the Listing Agreement:

  • Ask the agent to cancel the listing. Be aware that Exclusive Right-to-Sell listings contain a safety or protection clause.
  • If the agent refuses, call the agent’s broker and request a cancellation.
  • If the broker refuses, ask the broker to assign another agent to you. Most reputable brokers who want to maintain good community relations will cancel a listing if the seller insists.
  • If there are no workable solutions, call a real estate lawyer for termination assistance, but first, tell the broker of your intentions to do so. Sometimes that’s enough to get a release.

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