Typically, no. In the contracts we work with, an agent is paid when a sale actually closes. A listing that never sells and gets withdrawn generally does not create a commission obligation. If the home does not sell and you take it off the market, you usually owe nothing. The qualifier is the exact language in your listing agreement, and terms vary by agent and by state. Read these provisions closely: - Protection or safety clause. If you sell shortly after the listing ends to a buyer the agent introduced during the listing period, compensation may still be owed. - Cancellation terms and costs. Some agreements address early cancellation and out-of-pocket marketing costs. So no commission on an unsold home is the normal outcome, but it is not written into every contract as an absolute. Before you pull the listing, read your agreement's terms on expiration, cancellation, and any protected-buyer window, and ask your agent to walk you through them. If anything is unclear or the stakes are high, a quick review with a real estate attorney is worth it, so you know exactly what you do and do not owe before you make the move.