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Last updated September 3, 2026

Expired and Cancelled Listings in South Florida

Short answer: An expired listing means the listing agreement ran out before the home sold; cancelled means it was ended early by agreement. Either way you are free to choose who lists it next — but the useful first step is a diagnosis of why the first attempt failed, not a faster relist at a slightly lower price.

Expired, cancelled, withdrawn: they are not the same

One note on contracts. Read your listing agreement before signing anything new, and look for the protection period clause. We are a brokerage, not your lawyer, and we will not tell you what your contract means — a Florida real-estate attorney can read it in minutes.

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Every page carries current days-on-market figures for that city, houses and condominiums separate, plus what the data says about the cost of waiting. Based on information from BeachesMLS, retrieved 3 September 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Also useful: relisting with a new agent in Florida · a written opinion of value · how we sell

Two ways to find out where you actually stand in South Florida

Start with a written opinion of value. Gia Freer prepares it by hand from recent South Florida closings — not a software estimate — and it tells you what the first attempt was priced against and what the second one has to beat.

Ask Gia what my home is worth

Before you sign anything new, read how relisting with a new agent works in Florida, including the protection period clause in your old agreement. Or take the free guide first: 94 things we do to sell a home. Prefer to talk? Call 561-395-8418.

Want a second opinion on why the first attempt stalled? Our sister site HomeWontSell.com gives you a free written Relist Readiness score, also from PBP Real Estate.

A practical first step

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Questions and answers

What does it mean when a listing expires?

The listing agreement between the seller and the brokerage reached its end date before the home sold. The agreement is over, the listing comes off the market, and the seller is free to choose who lists the property next. Expiration says nothing about the seller and nothing about the house; it means the strategy ran out of time.

What is the difference between an expired and a cancelled listing?

An expired listing ran to the end of its term. A cancelled listing was ended early by mutual agreement between the seller and the brokerage before the term ran out. Both leave the seller free to relist, and both usually reflect a pricing or exposure problem rather than a problem with the property.

Can I relist my home immediately after the listing expires?

Yes. Once the agreement has expired or been cancelled, the seller may list with any brokerage. Check the agreement for a protection period, which can entitle the previous brokerage to a commission if the home sells to a buyer that brokerage introduced during the listing.

Why do homes fail to sell in South Florida?

In almost every case the asking price sat above what buyers were paying for comparable homes, and the listing then accumulated days on market until buyers treated it as stale. Across the cities on this page, most homes that did sell closed below their original asking price, and homes that sat past ninety days took the deepest cuts.

Should I use the same agent again?

That depends on what changed. Ask for the data behind the original asking price, the showing and enquiry counts, and the specific plan that would be different on a second attempt. A second listing at the same price with the same marketing usually produces the same result.

Homes that sold on the second attempt

PBP Real Estate holds 94 Google reviews at an average of 5.0 out of 5. Every quote below is a verbatim excerpt from a public review on that profile, shortened only where marked.

  • After more than a year trying to sell my condo to no avail, here comes Gia and with her sincere persona and professionalism, she sold my condo within 3 weeks.

    ★★★★★ Rosa S. · Google review, February 2020

  • Gia and John from PBP Real Estate exceeded expectations in selling my mother's Delray Beach condo, which had previously failed to sell with another firm. Despite being in New York, I experienced excellent communication and responsiveness via phone, text, and email, making the remote process, including the closing, stress-free.

    ★★★★★ Robert S. · Google review, December 2024

  • She helped us price our home correctly from the start AND held firm throughout the selling process to assist us in receiving the most money possible.

    ★★★★★ Jacques M. · Google review, May 2020

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Written and reviewed by Gia Freer, Broker of Record, PBP Real Estate, LLC · Florida broker license BK689801 · brokerage license CQ1064615. Last reviewed September 3, 2026.