realtor perspective

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There is in most listing agreements a certain period of time after a listing has expired or been cancelled that if you sell your house the agent could receive a commission...although 180 days does seem a little long. Something to keep in mind is that your agent, although he/she didn't sell your house yet has supposedly done a lot of marketing and advertising and work in order to sell your home. Since you are walking away your agent makes nothing...so all they money that they put out is lost. If suppose you sell your home a month after it goes off the (mls) market your agent could feasibly argue that their advertising and work has brought you that buyer...whether it is true or not.

I understand your frustration but have you looked to see on average how long it takes to sell a house in your neighborhood...the other possibility is that the price is too high...those are the first two things I would look at. Hope this helps

Sarah (realtor)