Your Listing Expired.Here Is Whatto Change.
A home that did not sell is not a bad home. Something in the price, the presentation or the access did not match the buyers who were looking. We can find out which one.
Quick Answer
My home did not sell. What should I do?
First, find out why. It usually comes down to three things: the price, how the home looked online and in person, and how easy it was for buyers to see it. Each one has a different fix.
Then decide when to go back on the market. In CRMLS, the days a home spent on the market can follow it to the next listing unless it was off the market for more than 30 days. That rule is worth knowing before you pick a date.
Still Listed?
If your home is still listed with another agent, or your listing agreement has not ended yet, please talk to your current agent first. That includes a listing that shows as Hold or Withdrawn, because in CRMLS those statuses mean the agreement is still in effect. I do not ask for a listing that is under contract with someone else. This page is for homes whose agreement has already ended.
Why did my house not sell?
Most of the time it is price, presentation or access. Often it is a mix. The good news is that all three can be changed.
Price. Buyers compare your home to the homes that sold nearby and the ones they can buy today. If your price sits above those, many buyers never book a showing. The price you need and the price the market will pay are two different numbers.
Presentation. Most buyers see the photos before they see the house. Dark photos, missing rooms, clutter, or a description that does not say what makes the home special can cost you showings before anyone walks in.
Access. If a home is hard to show, fewer buyers see it. Short showing windows, a tenant who needs lots of notice, or pets and people at home all make showings harder. So does a home that is not ready when buyers arrive.
What should I change before I relist?
Change the thing that actually held it back. Start with the feedback, the showing count and the comparable sales, then fix the biggest gap first.
I start by looking at what happened. How many showings were there? Were there any offers? What did buyers and their agents say? Then I compare the home to what sold and what is for sale now.
From there, the fix might be a new price, new photos and a new description, some light prep work, a better showing plan, or a mix. Sometimes the honest answer is to wait. I will tell you which one I think fits, and why. If the question is what work to do first, my guide to selling as-is versus fixing first covers that choice.
How does CRMLS count days on market?
CRMLS shows two counts. Days Active in MLS covers the current listing. Cumulative Days Active in MLS adds earlier listings of the same home, unless the earlier one was off the market for more than 30 days or it sold.
Per CRMLS, days only add up while a listing is Active or Active Under Contract. They do not add up while it is Coming Soon, Hold, Pending or Withdrawn. The cumulative count carries forward to a new listing unless the earlier listing was Canceled or Expired for more than 30 days, or the earlier listing sold.
Why it matters: buyers and their agents can often see how long a home has been for sale. A long count can make buyers wonder what is wrong. That is one input to your relist timing, not the only one. MLS rules change, so confirm the current rule with your agent or with CRMLS before you plan around a date.
What happens to my listing agreement when it ends?
An exclusive listing agreement has to have a set end date. Many also have a protection period that can still matter after that date. Read yours before you sign a new one.
California law says a licensee cannot collect a commission under an exclusive agreement that has no definite end date. So your agreement should say when it ends. If you are not sure whether it has ended, ask your brokerage to confirm it in writing.
Many agreements also include a protection period. In general terms, it can mean a commission is still owed if you sell, within a set time after the listing ends, to a buyer who was introduced during the listing. The length and the details depend on your agreement. I am not an attorney, so for what your agreement means for you, ask the brokerage or a real estate attorney.
When should I put it back on the market?
When the fix is done and the timing works for you. Relisting fast keeps momentum. Waiting can let the days on market reset and give time for real changes.
If the only change is price and the market is active, going back on soon can make sense. If the home needs new photos, repairs or a new showing plan, it is better to do that work first than to relist the same listing with a new date.
Before you choose a price, it also helps to know what you would walk away with. My cost to sell guide and net proceeds calculator walks through commission, escrow, title and the Los Angeles transfer taxes.
How do I help after a listing expires?
I give you a fresh, honest look at the home and the market, and a written plan for what to change. There is no cost and no obligation.
I walk the home, look at the listing history and the feedback, and compare it to what is selling now. I then give you a price range and the reasons for it, a presentation plan, and a showing plan. You can see how I market a home on my marketing page, and how I list a home on my seller page.
I do not criticize the agent you worked with before. Homes fail to sell for many reasons, and the only useful question now is what to do next.
Closed, andCheckable.
Every figure below is taken from the transaction record. Nothing here is estimated or rounded.
Tarzana South Residence
Listing agent — listed and sold
- Sold for $1,060,000.
- Closed 9 September 2026.
- Aryan Rabizadeh was the listing agent, CA DRE #02077236.
- Tarzana, California. CRMLS listing SR26181762.
Verified 16 September 2026
Before You Call
What to have ready for a second look
None of this is required. It just makes the first talk more useful.
- The property addressEnough on its own to start.
- The date your listing agreement endedFrom the agreement itself.
- The last list price and any price changesRough dates are fine.
- Showing and offer historyHow many showings, and any offers.
- Buyer and agent feedbackAnything you heard more than once.
- Your timing and your goalSpeed, price, or a date you need to move by.
You do not need answers to all of these. Bring what you have — the rest is what the conversation is for.
Expired Listingsin Los Angeles.
My listing expired. Can I talk to a new agent right away?
Yes, once the listing agreement has actually ended. Check the end date in your agreement, and ask your brokerage to confirm in writing if you are unsure. If your home is still listed, or it shows as Hold or Withdrawn, the agreement is likely still in effect and you should talk to your current agent first.
What is the difference between Expired, Canceled and Withdrawn?
In CRMLS, Expired means the time frame of the listing agreement ran out. Canceled means the listing agreement was canceled. Withdrawn means a valid listing agreement is still in effect, but the home is not being marketed. Hold also means the agreement is still in effect.
Does relisting reset the days on market?
Not always. CRMLS tracks Cumulative Days Active in MLS. Per CRMLS, a new listing carries the earlier days forward unless the earlier listing was Canceled or Expired for more than 30 days, or it sold. Rules can change, so confirm the current rule with your agent or with CRMLS before you plan around it.
Should I just lower the price?
Maybe, but not before you know why it did not sell. Price is often part of it, but I also look at photos, the listing description, how easy it was to show, and what buyers said. A price cut without those answers can leave the real problem in place.
Do I owe my old agent anything after the listing ends?
Possibly. Many listing agreements have a clause that can still owe a commission if you sell to a buyer who was introduced during the listing, within a set period after it ends. Read your agreement for the exact terms. For what it means for your case, ask the brokerage or a real estate attorney.
How long should I wait before relisting?
There is no single right answer. Relisting fast keeps momentum if the fix is simple. Waiting can make sense if the home needs work, the season is slow, or you want the days on market count to reset. We can look at the trade offs for your home together.
Will you tell me what my last agent did wrong?
No. I will not criticize another agent, and it would not help you. What helps is a clear look at the home, the price and the market today, and a plan for what to change.
Is there a cost to get your opinion?
No. The second look is free and there is no obligation to list with me.
Get a Second-LookSelling Strategy.
For homes whose listing agreement has already ended. Tell me about the home and what happened, and I will come back with an honest read on what to change.
If your home is still listed, or it shows as Hold or Withdrawn, please talk to your current agent first.
Sources & Scope
- CRMLS Knowledgebase: Listing status definitions and effects on Days Active in MLS
- CRMLS Knowledgebase: Calculating CDAM (updated November 19, 2025)
- California Business and Professions Code section 10176(f): exclusive agreements need a definite end date
- California Department of Real Estate: license lookup
Aryan Rabizadeh is a licensed California real estate salesperson, not an attorney. Nothing on this page is legal advice about your listing agreement. MLS rules and statuses are set by CRMLS and can change. Confirm the current rule with your agent or with CRMLS, and ask your brokerage or a real estate attorney what your own agreement means.
Written and reviewed by Aryan Rabizadeh, Real Estate Agent · CA DRE #02077236 · Rise Real Estate Group | Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.
Last reviewed September 21, 2026
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