How do I cancel a listing agreement?

If I was wanting to cancel, the first thing I would do is contact the listing agent and explain why you want to cancel. Most of the time the listing agent will release you from the agreement. If they are resistant to releasing you from the agreement contact their Broker/manager and explain.

Listing agreements should have a clause for the term of the contract and instructions on how to cancel - for example; it may read that the listing agreement may be canceled with a 30-day advanced written notice. The listing brokerage may have a form that needs to be completed. June, carefully read your listing agreement and look for any clauses or sections that discuss termination or cancellation; seek legal advice and have an open and honest conversation with your agent.

All you can do when it comes to agreements as the client are two things. You can wait until the expiration period on the listing agreement comes up. Or, you can request that your agent/broker release you from the agreement. Since Listing agreements cannot have an automatic renewal, once the expiration is reached, the agreement terminates. There would be no reason the agent/broker would not release you unless they are owed compensation or are scorn (which is incredibly unprofessional)

Just contact their broker.

All that is required in California is to notify the listing agent in writing. This will not terminate your obligation to pay for services contractually agreed to be paid by you as the seller. There maybe clauses in the contract that require more consideration. Review your listing contract carefully to be sure it is in your best interest to terminate prior to the expiration.