Rules for Re-Listing home for sale

**bobafett** · 04-09-2008, 11:02 AM

Hello..... If a home were on the market for xx period of time with little or no interest, and a seller wanted to get off to a fresh start, maybe drop the price, change the pictures, whatever --- and have it re-listed as "New On Market" again, how long does one have to take the home off the market in order to qualify as a NEW listing again? And does this timeframediffer in various parts of the country? Thanks in advance for your reply.

**JHill** · 04-09-2008, 03:48 PM

In Northern Illinois your listing will show up as "new" after 30 days. However, an agent can still go into the listing history and see that it was on the market for "x" days before hand, which they will relay to their client.

Good luck.

**Mike Taylor** · 04-10-2008, 05:42 AM

This will totally depend on your local boards policy, but as the previous poster mentioned agents will easily be able to see the history.

**Tony Zito** · 04-10-2008, 07:54 AM

bobafett,

As others commented it will be different from market to market. But the main thing to keep in mind, take the listing at the right price and do the right marketing for the seller and you will have a good chance of getting it sold. I have been helping sellers who's homes expired for over 16 years with much success and often put them on the market the day after they expire.

All the best,
Tony Zito