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Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions

One of my most frequently asked questions, as a Realtor.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients is what does the property status mean when viewing properties on Realtor.com or from an MLS search.  My hope is to shed some light for you with the below information.

The following statuses shall apply to listings on the MLS:

On-Market Statuses
Active (A): A valid listing contract exists and no offer (with or without contingencies) has been accepted. This is an On-Market status.


Back-Up/[Contingent] (B): Offer accepted and either 1) Seller requests that property remain in an On-Market status and is looking for back-up offers, or 2) the sale is subject to court or other third party approval. This is an On-Market status.

Off-Market Statuses
Hold (H): A valid listing contract is in effect; however, because of various reasons such as repairs, illness, guests, etc., the Seller has requested that temporarily there be no showings. This is an Off-Market status.

Withdrawn (W): A valid listing contract is in effect, however the property is no longer being marketed. This is an Off-Market status.

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Pending (P): The Seller has accepted an offer and is not soliciting offers through the MLS. This is an Off-Market status.

Canceled (C): The listing agreement has been canceled. This is an Off-Market status.

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Expired (X): The listing agreement has expired. The time frame of the existing listing contract has run out. This is an Off-Market status.

Sold (S): Escrow has closed. This is an Off-Market status.

Leased (L): The property has been leased. This is an Off-Market status."

Have a good week!

Maryann Baum, SFR is a Troop Real Estate Realtor. Contact her at 805-708-6454 or mbaum@troop.com or follow her on Facebook here.

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