{"id":293761,"date":"2024-08-09T05:47:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=293761"},"modified":"2025-01-31T04:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T09:47:27","slug":"exclusive-agency-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/exclusive-agency-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p class=\"highlight\"><strong>\u270f\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong>Editor&#8217;s Note: <\/strong>Realtor Associations, agents, and MLS&#8217; have started implementing changes related to the NAR&#8217;s $418 million settlement. While home-sellers will likely save thousands in commission, compliance and litigation risks have significantly increased for sellers throughout the nation. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/nar-settlement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how NAR&#8217;s settlement affects home sellers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/quick-real-estate-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">86%<\/a> of home sellers used real estate agents to sell their homes. When you work with a real estate agent both parties have to undergo a contract. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/listing-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing agreement<\/a> is a contract that binds you as a home seller to the real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are different types of listing agreements. So before you list your property with an agent you need to understand which type of agreement you are entering into. Here&#8217;s how an exclusive agency listing works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"exclusive-agency-listing-definition\"><strong>What is an Exclusive Agency Listing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a contract between you as a home seller and your agent. Through this contract, one specific agent becomes your sole representative. Typically, the contract duration is from 1 month to 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exclusivity of the agreement does not allow you to hire any other agents until the contract is active. Whereas, in a non-exclusive agreement you can employ multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-agents-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under an exclusive agency listing agreement your agent is responsible for listing, marketing, managing showings, and selling your property. If the agent successfully sells your home, you pay the agreed commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the exclusive agency listing agreement permits you to list your house For Sale By Owner. According to NAR, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/quick-real-estate-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">77%<\/a> of FSBO homes sold within 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\u270d\ufe0f Since you enter into a contract with the agent we recommend you hire an attorney to go through your contract thoroughly. <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"work\"><strong>How Does Exclusive Agency Listing Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/selling-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sell a house<\/a>, you approach a real estate agent to list and sell it on your behalf. After finalizing an agent, you enter into a contract with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are under a contract, the agent is solely responsible for listing, marketing, showing, and selling your property. Moreover, an exclusive agency agreement allows you to look for a buyer yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your real estate agent successfully sells your property, you are liable to pay the decided commission. This commission can be anywhere between 3% and 6%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you can save thousands in commissions by selling your property yourself. You can sell with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSBO website<\/a> like Houzeo. With Houzeo you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-list-on-the-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list your house on the MLS<\/a> at a flat rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houzeo provides maximum exposure to your property by syndicating your listing on real estate websites like Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, etc. If you find a buyer before the agent you need not pay any commission to the agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"List FSBO With Houzeo\" list-title=\"List FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"true\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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These are two different types of real estate listing agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an exclusive agency listing agreement, a sole agent is entitled to a commission only when they sell your house. If you find a buyer yourself, you do not pay the agent any commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive Right-to-Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under an exclusive right-to-sell contract, you can appoint multiple agents to sell the property on your behalf. However, you have to pay the commission to the agency regardless of who sells the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_453245\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"453245\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Exclusive Agency Listing vs Exclusive Right to Sell Listing\"            id=\"footable_453245\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_724121800_453245\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_453245 ninja_table_unique_id_724121800_453245 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_parameter \">Parameter<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_houwzer \"><center>Exclusive Agency Listing<\/center><\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_houzeo \"><center>Exclusive Right-to-Sell Listing<\/center><\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"15663\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_15663\">\n            <td><strong>Contract Length<strong><\/td><td><center>1 to 6 Months<\/center><\/td><td><center>3 to 6 Months<\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15664\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_15664\">\n            <td><strong>Can You Sell FSBO<strong><\/td><td><center>\u2705<\/center><\/td><td><center>\u274c<\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15666\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_15666\">\n            <td><strong>Cancel Anytime<strong><\/td><td><center>\u2705<\/center><\/td><td><center>\u274c<\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15668\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_15668\">\n            <td><b>Termination Fees<\/b><\/td><td><center>1% - 3% of contract value<\/center><\/td><td><center>Agent Commission<\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Common is Exclusive Agency Listing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An exclusive agency listing agreement is less common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most real estate agents will recommend an exclusive right-to-sell agreement. This is beneficial for the agents as it gives them complete control over your property. Moreover, you are liable to pay the commissions even if you find a buyer yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, we recommend you go for an exclusive agency listing agreement. It gives you access to a real estate agent and the liberty to find a buyer yourself. Therefore, you could potentially save on agent commissions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternatives\"><strong>Alternative to Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few alternatives for an exclusive agency listing agreement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Multiple Listing Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this day and age, MLS is a crucial marketing tool to sell your home. MLS listings result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/mls-finds-that-listed-homes-sell-for-17-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">17%<\/a> higher selling prices for homes. It provides maximum exposure to your property to potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MLS listings are syndicated on websites like Houzeo.com, Zillow, Realtor, etc. Houzeo is a top alternative to get on the MLS. Listing with Houzeo saves you thousands of dollars of listing agent&#8217;s commissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Houzeo&#8217;s advanced tech tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/lead-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lead Management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-showings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo Showings<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo Mobile App<\/a> help you manage your property listing efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"Get on the MLS under 24 hours with Houzeo\" list-title=\"List FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"true\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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['touchstart'] : ['mousemove', 'scroll'];\n\n\t\t\tquickListingEvents.forEach((eventName) => {\n\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(eventName, window.quickListingJsLoadfn, {\n\t\t\t\t\tpassive: true,\n\t\t\t\t\tonce: true,\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Helpers\n\t\t\tfunction loadCSS(href) {\n\t\t\t\tconst link = document.createElement('link');\n\t\t\t\tlink.rel = 'stylesheet';\n\t\t\t\tlink.href = href;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(link);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) {\n\t\t\t\tconst script = document.createElement('script');\n\t\t\t\tscript.src = src;\n\t\t\t\tscript.async = true;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(script);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Listing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an agreement under which a listing agent becomes a non-agency representative broker. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/open-listing-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Listing<\/a>, you as the home seller can hire multiple agents. The commission is only paid to the agent who sells your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Net Listing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Net Listing, you can set a desired sale price for your property. You can share this information with multiple agents to begin the sale process. The agents add up a commission to your price and present it to buyers. Any amount exceeding your asking price goes to the agent as a commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a situation, the agents can hide low-price offers from you that undercut their commission. Therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/net-listing-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">net listings<\/a> are very uncommon as they can lead to conflicts of interest between you and the agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Are Net Listings legal?<\/strong> Net listings are legal only in 3 states: <strong>Florida<\/strong>, <strong>Texas<\/strong>, and <strong>California<\/strong>. <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-cons\"><strong>Pros and Cons of Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some advantages and disadvantages of an exclusive agency listing agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Agent\u2019s Expert Assistance:<\/strong> You get the assistance of a dedicated agent. The agent negotiates the best possible terms for you to sell your property.<\/li><li><strong>No Interference From Other Agents:<\/strong> You employ a particular agent to list, market, and sell your property. No other agent can intervene till the agreement is active.<\/li><li><strong>Sell as FSBO:<\/strong> Under an exclusive agency listing agreement, you can sell your home yourself and save on agent commissions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Limited access to Agents:<\/strong> You cannot work with other agents while you are in an exclusive contract. <\/li><li><strong>Lack of Exposure:<\/strong> You are dependent on a single agent to generate leads. This results in less exposure and fewer potential buyers for your property.<\/li><li><strong>Long-term Commitment:<\/strong> The agreement binds you to the agent for a certain time period which can be as long as 6 months.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-word\"><strong>Should You Sign an Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signing an exclusive agency listing contract can be a good option if you are a first-time home seller. Once you sign the contract, your chosen agent will execute the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, an exclusive agency agreement allows you to sell FSBO. If you find a buyer yourself you need not pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/average-real-estate-agent-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agent&#8217;s commissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before signing an exclusive agency agreement, you must consult with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attorney<\/a>. You must review the contract&#8217;s terms and conditions and opt for an alternative that best serves your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div  class=\"hfsWidget \" data-widget-title=\"Find a Real Estate Attorney Now\" data-widget-list-item1=\"1st item\" data-widget-list-item2=\"2nd item\" data-widget-list-item3=\"3rd item\" data-widget-type=\"vendor\" data-widget-vendor-type=\"real_estate_attorney\" data-widget-state=\"us\" data-widget-city=\"\" data-widget-redirect-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-attorneys-near-me\" data-widget-redirect-text=\"Search real estate attorneys in US\" data-widget-button-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-attorneys-near-me\" data-widget-button-text=\"Find Real Estate Attorneys Near Me\" data-widget-min-price=\"0\" data-widget-max-price=\"0\" data-widget-min-area=\"0\" data-widget-max-area=\"0\" data-widget-sidebar=\"false\">\n       \n    <\/div>\n\t<script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {        \n        if (!window.assetsLoaded) {\n            window.assetsLoaded = true;\n            var version = (typeof customData !== 'undefined' && customData.customVersion) ? customData.customVersion : '1.0';\n            loadScript('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/js\/hfs-widget.js?version=' + version);\n            loadCSS('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/css\/hfs-widget.css?version=' + version);\n        }    \n    });\n\t\t\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich listing agreement is most commonly used?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An exclusive right-to-sell listing agreement is the most commonly used contract. Under this contract, a single agent represents the seller and gets paid regardless of whether the property is sold by them. Here's how an <a href=\"#exclusive-agency-listing-definition\">exclusive agency listing<\/a> can help you save commissions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the difference between an Open Listing and Exclusive Agency Listing?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under an open listing, multiple agents actively represent you to sell your home. Whereas, in an <a href=\"#work\">exclusive agency listing<\/a> a sole agent is the seller's representative through the sale. You pay the commission only if the agent sells your house.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs a pocket listing the same as an exclusive listing?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/pocket-listing\/\" target=\"_blank\">pocket listing<\/a> can be referred to as a private or an off-market listing. 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