This is a great thing to do not only to get the market back on track but it does nothing good for you to have a listing just sit.  I have taken 30% of my listings off the market in the past 6 months because the price it would take to sell was not going to be acceptable. 

I'm advising seller who don't HAVE to sell to not even get in the market right now.

p.s.  That was a quick photo change Neal :)

Neal, Okay but only because you said please!!!!!!!! Tom Weiss

Neal, I think you had one to many beers today buddy, the odds of this happening are about as good as me becoming good looking :)

The Sellers and most Realtors out there would probably go for this if it is someone else taking their house off the market or pulling their listings.  But I do not think that most will be willing to be the one to step back and wait. 

Wake up Neal...You're not in Kansas anymore!!! 

However, I like your theory...there are too many unmotivated Sellers... 

I'd drop a listing...but someone else would snag it and set it up at a price that's TOO HIGH- we have it  at a saleable price that will take some time.  It shouldn't take some time...interesting post, Neal.

Neal,

Nice idea, the only thing, is do people will do that ? hm...   people are so stubborn and they do not care many times :) great blog my friend. Good thoughts.

Ray Saenz

Happy Thanksgiving Neal to you and your family.

Sincerely,

William

This sounds like a nice idea Neal. But as soon as your listings come up in MLS the off the market, there will be another agent knocking on their door wanting them to relist .

I hope your market gets getter soon.

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY

Adam,

You never know how many serious sellers are thinking about trying this.

Lisa,

Might be good advice if they are not realistic.

Tom,

You just do not have any:)

George,

Let them..I have seen too many just sit...they are only adding to the problem and I have been guilty of doing it as well. But I started to think...is it really productive? NOT

Bob,

I'm not sure how Kansas would handle this but at least you were open to a new idea:)

Laurie,

How many do you need? Is it worth taking them all? I don't worry about that...there are true sellers out there and so if I lose one to someone else just based on the fact that they have it now...well unless they can do something to dramatically change it ...they will sit as well..you ever hear of being the 3rd or forth Realtor(R)?

Ray,

Of course some won't agree...then they can keep watching all the negative news. Inventory is the main problem right now...why add unnecessary fuel to the fire?

William,

Off subject...same to you and yours as well!

Larry,

So let them...like I said above ....do you want to own it or sell it?

Ah, good idea, sort of a blackout period on listings!  Pretty creative "outside of the box" thinking there.

Lisa & Bob

Neal,

Great Idea! Pennsylvania could use that same advice.

Marcie Purcell

Lisa,

Exactly...more like a faint then a blackout:)

Marcie,

Many areas should think about it too.

I don't think that would work here.  I keep all mine on the market until they sell.  We have a good market so my listings all sell and usually within 90 days.  I price them right and get them sold.

Aggie,

Well in Florida there are plenty of deals in Florida...too many homesto choose from:)

Neal,

Would we have any "collusion" liability if we did this?

I just removed one three weeks ago and hope to hold off until after the 1st of the year.  She too is truly "un"motivated.

Dan,

I do not know the laws in your state but I assume if the seller requests this in writing then how would you define that as collusion if it is their decision. You would have to check with your broker.  I said please...I never demand anything:)

Neal,

I liked the  "why add unnecessary fuel to the fire"   ;P

ray saenz

Ray,

There you go!