The listing status becomes withdrawn when the property owner or agent removes it from the market, whether temporarily or permanently. This status indicates that the listing agreement between the sellers is still
On the other hand, an expired listing can be a worthwhile MLS status for investors looking to negotiate a deal since the property was less attractive to buyers the first time it was listed (e.g., it may have been overpriced, the average buyer wasn’t up for performing the extensive renov...
Active listings on the MLS must have a valid listing contract in place with a real estate broker to be considered active. The listing may not be expired or withdrawn, and therefore legally acceptable to present for sale on the multiple listing service. A valid listing contract also ensures oth...