Does anyone invoice the seller the fee to withdraw a listing?

I have a client who has changed her mind to sell her property and instead wants to rent it. The fee the MLS charges to withdraw is $25. I have heard other agents say they have passed the fee along to the seller. Has anyone else had experience with this or have a form that use to do so? This is not the first time this has happened so the $25 fees can add up not to mention I am already at a lost for the time invested. FYI: I know some may say well why don't you list the rental, let's just say I am electing not to put anymore time and effort into this particular client.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Payne on June 19, 2013 at 6:54am

I never charge a cancellation fee but my MLS does not charge to withdraw. can you just change the expiration date and let it expire tomorrow instead of withdraw?

Permalink Reply by Tarshema Harris on June 19, 2013 at 11:29am
Well I suppose I could but the listing agreement doesn't expire until Nov 2013.
Permalink Reply by Jeff Payne on June 20, 2013 at 2:15am

Do a listing modification and expire the listing early.  Dont withdraw it, expire it

Permalink Reply by Wendy Rulnick on June 19, 2013 at 9:38am

I would charge the fee if your MLS charges it. I would put it in the listing agreement.  How unusual.

Permalink Reply by Tarshema Harris on June 19, 2013 at 11:32am
Wendy what if the listing agreement has been previously executed? So now after the fact can I invoice? Ill have the fee paid directly to my brokerage hence the fee is charged to my brokerage who then transfers the cost to me.
Permalink Reply by Wendy Rulnick on June 19, 2013 at 11:56am

Tarshema, If it's not in your listing agreement, I doubt the seller will pay it. I suppose you could ask them, and tell them you will be charged. The truth is you've probably spent a lot more than this fee in terms of time, etc. Just start adding that into your listing agreements or build that into your future business expenses. I have never heard of an MLS penalizing for withdrawing a listing.

Permalink Reply by Kevin - Greenville, SC on June 19, 2013 at 12:40pm

I concur.  Build the relationship as well.  You never know when their circumstances may change.

Permalink Reply by Tarshema Harris on June 19, 2013 at 1:01pm

Thanks, I will take it as a learning experience and add it in the future, I really appreciate your advice.

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