{"id":16390,"date":"2026-09-04T08:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/?page_id=16390"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:47:30","slug":"how-to-terminate-a-semi-exclusive-estate-agency-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/sales-mandate\/how-to-terminate-a-semi-exclusive-estate-agency-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to terminate a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1670852810251{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”back_div”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJteV9iYWNrX2J1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY29uc3VsdGFudHMtaW1tb2JpbGllci5jb20lMkZlbiUyRnByb3BlcnR5LWd1aWRlcyUyRiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyMEJhY2slMjB0byUyMHByb3BlcnR5JTIwZ3VpZGVzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1788511224525{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/resiliation_mandat.jpg?id=16391) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”override_left”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”override_pos”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1662026446228{background-color: #e4e4e4 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”How to terminate a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement?” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:37|text_align:center|color:%23040e31″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1788511320105{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}” el_class=”relative_pos”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”firstblock guide-wrapper-row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex” css=”.vc_custom_1765897502487{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”4\/5″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”resume_block”][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”content_block”]Have you signed a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement, but are no longer satisfied with your relationship with the estate agent? This type of agreement appeals to many sellers because it strikes a balance between exclusivity and freedom, but sometimes things do not go as planned\u2026 and the question of whether the semi-exclusive agreement can be terminated may arise. How can you end this contract? What exactly is the procedure to follow?<\/span><\/p>\n

How does a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement work?<\/h2>\n

The <\/span>way a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement works<\/span><\/a> is based on a simple principle: a single estate agency is responsible for marketing the property, but the seller retains the right to find a buyer themselves, without having to pay a commission if they ultimately complete the sale independently.<\/span><\/p>\n

This arrangement differs from an exclusive agreement, which prohibits direct sales, and is similar to a non-exclusive agreement in this respect only, while retaining, for the most part, the same termination formalities as an exclusive agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indeed, the contract must specify its duration, generally set at 3 months (more by convention than by legal requirement), as well as the applicable termination conditions. This period constitutes a binding period during which neither the seller nor the agency may, except in certain circumstances, terminate the agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

A 14-day cooling-off period after signing<\/h2>\n

Regardless of the type of agreement signed, current legislation (Hamon Law) grants private sellers a <\/span>14-day cooling-off period for the estate agency agreement<\/span><\/a> from the date it is signed, provided that it was signed outside the agency\u2019s premises: at home or electronically, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

During this period, the seller may terminate the agreement without having to give a reason or pay compensation. However, withdrawal must be notified by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt, in order to have formal proof of the date on which it was sent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once this period has expired, the seller is formally bound by the agreement and the termination procedure for the semi-exclusive estate agency agreement applies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terminating a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement after the binding period: how does it work?<\/h2>\n

It should be understood that, in principle, the agreement cannot be terminated during the binding period, except in cases provided for by law or in the event of a serious breach by the agent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once these 3 months have elapsed, the seller may terminate the agreement. To do so, they must send a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to the agency, giving 15 days\u2019 notice before the contract expiry date.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the agreement provides for automatic renewal, the estate agent is required to notify you of this no earlier than 3 months and no later than 1 month before the renewal date. In this notification, the agent must inform you that you have the right not to renew the agreement. If this notice is not sent, you may terminate the contract at any time from the renewal date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terminating the agreement before its expiry: a limited possibility<\/h2>\n

Outside the cooling-off period, terminating a semi-exclusive estate agency agreement during its binding period remains difficult. The law only allows this possibility in the event of a serious breach by the agency of its obligations:<\/span><\/p>\n