Expired Home Listings: What Sellers Should Know About the Ticking Clock on Their Agent Contract

Home sellers whose listings have lingered on the market will want to know that, much like a carton of milk, a listing can expire. So what does an [expired listing](https://www.realtor.com/marketing/resources/are-expired-listings-still-a-strategy-to-fill-your-listing-tank/) mean for a home seller? In a nutshell, it means that the contract you have with your [listing agent](https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/interviewing-listing-agents/) includes an expiration date, which is