What Is Withdrawn in Real Estate?

A withdrawn listing in real estate means the property has been removed from the MLS before the listing agreement expired. Unlike an expired listing, the agreement between the seller and broker is still valid — but the property is temporarily taken off the market.

📘 What “Withdrawn” Means on the MLS

  • The property is no longer being actively marketed on the MLS.
  • The listing agreement with the agent or broker remains in effect.
  • The home can be reactivated later without creating a new MLS number.
  • Withdrawn is often used when sellers need time for repairs or personal reasons.

In short, the home is off the market — but still under a valid listing contract.

🔁 Withdrawn vs. Other Listing Statuses

  • Active: The home is currently for sale and accepting offers.
  • Pending: A sale is under contract, awaiting closing.
  • Expired: The listing agreement ended without a sale.
  • Withdrawn: The seller paused marketing while keeping the agent agreement active.

🏡 What FSBO Sellers Should Know

For For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers, a withdrawn listing could signal a chance to relist on the MLS directly without re-signing a long agent contract. Brokerless helps you regain full control and restart exposure on Realtor.com and Zillow at a flat fee.