Depends.  if the owner is going to sit back for a while, I may keep it up.  If I feel I am losing the listing, I will definitely take theem down so the next agent will habe to do their work.

What is an expired listing, Will? 

I am truly blessed - in 22+ years I have never had a listing expire. 

I would definitely remove mine if a listing expired. It just keeps agents from being tempted from taking those photos for their own use! 

  I may edit the remarks.   But the photos?  Probably not.  

  Removing any of it may be pointless.  If those photos and remarks got on the Internet (Zillow, Realtor com, Redfin), it is forever.

You know Will I can't remember a listing that expired in over 15 years or so.  If one did then yes I would remove the photos and probably remarks too.

I don't list, but my firm does remove photos from MLS

Probably so the next Agent doesn’t use your photos

If that happens yes, I'll probably remove some photos and content.

I am with Bob Crane on this one. Time to move on. 

Can't answer that, Will. I haven't had a listing expire in over 20 years!

No, that would be petty.

Yes if I'm expiring on purpose to re-list.
Otherwise I  never expire - I'm sold or bust!

NO...unless someone complains but who would do that?

We are required to leave one main photo.

I leave the main photo, but delete rest from MLS, I don't take down the description.

Will Hamm 

I do not recall any listings expiring. I have cancelled one. I left the public remarks and three photos.

Great question! When a listing expires, gets withdrawn, or sells, it’s really best to take down all those images and remarks. Think of it like cleaning out your closet. You wouldn’t want to keep wearing clothes that don’t fit anymore, right? Same goes for online listings. Leaving outdated photos up can confuse potential buyers or make your profile look cluttered and unprofessional. Plus, it’s just good digital housekeeping.

Why bother? Well, first off, it keeps your online presence fresh and trustworthy. When someone lands on your profile and sees a bunch of expired listings with photos still hanging around, it’s like walking into a store and seeing “Open” signs on closed doors. Not exactly the vibe you want to give. Removing those images helps focus attention on your current, active listings - the ones you actually want to sell.

And here’s a sneaky bonus. It protects your or your photographer’s intellectual property. Those photos are your or their hard work, and once a listing is gone, leaving the images up can open the door for others to swipe or misuse them. Nobody wants their professional photos to end up on some shady website or in a competitor’s portfolio, right?

I had that happen to me twice - once from a REALTOR, and once from the owner of a property who decided to go FSBO after purchasing it a year prior. In the first case, I notified the MLS of the theft of intellectual property, and the photos were promptly taken down. In the other case, I notified the website that was showing the images and again, the photos were promptly taken down.

Now, what about appraisers or other professionals who need access? It’s smart to have a secure way to share images if needed — think private folders or controlled links. That way, you’re giving access only to trusted folks without exposing your entire library to the world. It’s all about keeping control and protecting your content.

In a nutshell: when a listing has expired, is withdrawn from the market, or has sold, take down those photos and remarks. Keep your online presence looking sharp, organized, and above board. Your future clients and your sanity will thank you!

Up until last year, I rarely had a home expire.  I did not take down the photos or verbiage, as I was thinking I would list again this year, which I did.

I just remove all contact information.

It is always up to the agent to decide unless there are instructions from the client.

Our MLS offers to hide all the picture but main when the listing is sold, cancelled or withdrawn.