Hi Kristen,
It sounds like you have a communication issue with your agent. In order to determine whether you can terminate your listing agreement "Standard Exclusive Listing Contract", you will need to read the actual document that you signed when you listed. On page 2 of that document, in the first paragraph, the time and length of the agreement will be spelled out. You'll see that there is a provision for the seller to terminate in x number of days. If that is not filled in, the legality is that you signed for a year.
I think there are lot of good agents in our market, and most would release you from the agreement if you were really unhappy / upset, regardless of the contract. You will have to wait until you are released from that agreement to list with someone else.
I am happy to answer any general questions you might have regarding the local market or other questions that you might have. Just contact me through my info.
Mike Ross
Keller Williams Real Estate Professionals
190 Gallery Dr.
McMurray, PA 15317
mike_ross@kw.com - Tue Jan 20 2009, 06:16