What does active mean on a real estate listing?

1. Active (A or ACT) An active real estate listing status means the house is for sale and open for showings and offers. No offer has been accepted yet on a home listed as active. Feel free to offer however much you believe the house is worth. 2. Active with contract (AWC)

What does active status mean in real estate?

Most of the properties listed in the multiple listing service (MLS), the database where real estate agents list homes for sale, will have an active status. That’s because an active status means that the home is currently available for sale. However, there are several types of active statuses, and their usage and definitions can vary by market.

Can I make an offer if a listing is active?

If you are working with an experienced buyer’s agent to find a home, they can help you interpret other listing tags you may find during your search. Yes, you can make an offer: Regardless of the active status of a property listing, most real estate agents will tell you, “A house is always for sale until the closing date.”