Terminating and relisting a home resets its listing days on market, but not necessarily the full story. TRREB also tracks property days on market, which counts earlier listings of the same property by the same seller and brokerage during the original listing contract period, and buyers’ agents can usually see a home’s listing history. Relisting helps when something meaningful changes, such as the price, the presentation or the marketing, not when the same listing simply goes back up.
Key takeaways
- TRREB reports two measures: average listing days on market (LDOM) and average property days on market (PDOM).
- In September 2026, homes sold across the TRREB area averaged 34 days on their final listing but 51 days on the market overall.
- Among the five main GTA regions, the gap was largest in Peel and Halton, where PDOM ran about 20 days higher than LDOM.
- A relisted home can show up as new in buyer searches, but serious buyers and their agents can usually see when a property has been listed before.
- Relisting works best when it comes with a real change to price, photos, description, condition or showing access.
What is the difference between listing days and property days on market?
TRREB defines average listing days on market (LDOM) as the average number of days sold listings were on the market. Average property days on market (PDOM) is the average number of days a property was on the market before selling, including time on earlier listings when it was listed more than once by the same combination of seller and brokerage during the original listing contract period, according to the notes in TRREB’s September 2026 Market Watch.
In plain terms, LDOM shows how long the listing that sold was active. PDOM shows how long the property was really for sale.
How big is the gap in the GTA right now?
| Area (September 2026) | Avg. LDOM | Avg. PDOM | Gap (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All TRREB areas | 34 | 51 | 17 |
| City of Toronto | 33 | 45 | 12 |
| Peel Region | 35 | 55 | 20 |
| Mississauga | 36 | 56 | 20 |
| Brampton | 32 | 53 | 21 |
| York Region | 38 | 56 | 18 |
| Vaughan | 42 | 61 | 19 |
| Halton Region | 33 | 53 | 20 |
| Oakville | 32 | 56 | 24 |
| Durham Region | 30 | 48 | 18 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026, all home types.
Because PDOM is an average across all sold homes, including those listed only once, the gap understates how much longer relisted homes in particular took to sell. A 17-day gap across the GTA suggests relisting is common, and that many sellers start over at least once before finding a buyer. The pattern has held for a year: TRREB reported the same 51-day PDOM in September 2025.
Why do sellers terminate and relist?
Sellers usually relist for one of four reasons:
- To appear as a new listing in buyer search alerts and sorting by newest.
- To reset the listing days on market shown on the listing.
- To relaunch at a new price with fresh photos and a new description.
- To change brokerages or marketing strategy after the original listing agreement ends.
The first reason can bring a short burst of new attention. The second has limited value because buyers’ agents can generally see a property’s listing history, and a home that keeps reappearing can raise questions about what is wrong with it.
When does relisting help, and when does it not?
| Relisting is more likely to help when… | Relisting is unlikely to help when… |
|---|---|
| The new price is in line with sales since you first listed | The price is the same or barely lower |
| Photos, floor plan and description are redone | The same photos and description go back up |
| Condition issues buyers raised have been fixed | Showing feedback has not been addressed |
| Showing access is easier | Showings are still restricted |
| Competing listings nearby have sold or come off the market | Competing listings are still priced below yours |
Should you drop the price or relist?
A price reduction on the existing listing is often enough. A reduced price is visible to buyers watching the home and can trigger price-change alerts. Relisting makes more sense when you are changing several things at once — price, presentation and marketing — and want the property to relaunch as a complete package.
Either way, base the new price on comparable homes that have sold since you listed, not on your original price minus a round number. Our guide to why GTA homes aren’t selling this fall explains how to read showing activity and offers to work out what needs to change.
Checklist before you relist
- Collect specific feedback from showings and from agents who brought buyers.
- Pull sales of comparable homes since your original list date.
- Count competing active listings and note their prices and days on market.
- Redo photos, floor plan and description if they are more than a few weeks old or underperforming.
- Fix inexpensive condition issues that came up repeatedly.
- Consider a pre-listing inspection and, for condos, have the status certificate available.
- Widen showing availability.
- Read your listing agreement for the expiry date, any termination terms and the holdover clause before you sign anything new.
Other options if relisting is not the answer
Some sellers decide to wait for a busier season. In 2026, TRREB monthly sales rose from 3,044 in January to 6,733 in June, so spring usually brings more buyers, though it also brings more competing listings and no guarantee of a higher price. Others lease the home instead. Both depend on your carrying costs and timeline. If you are moving up, our guide to buying first or selling first covers how to avoid carrying two homes. Sellers in Peel can see local days-on-market data in our Mississauga and Brampton seller guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does relisting a house reset days on market?
Relisting resets the listing days on market for the new listing. TRREB’s property days on market measure still counts earlier listings by the same seller and brokerage during the original listing contract period, and buyers’ agents can usually see the listing history.
Can buyers see that my house was listed before?
Buyers working with an agent can usually find out. Agents can generally see a property’s listing history, including earlier list prices, so a relisted home without meaningful changes may raise questions rather than create a fresh start.
Is it better to lower the price or relist?
A price reduction on the existing listing is often enough and keeps the home in front of buyers already watching it. Relisting makes more sense when you are changing price, presentation and marketing together.
How long do GTA homes take to sell, including relisting?
In September 2026, homes that sold across the TRREB area averaged 51 days on the market including earlier listings by the same seller and brokerage, compared with 34 days on their final listing.
Need a fresh plan for your home?
If your listing agreement has ended without a sale, or you are deciding how to relaunch, Team Sapphire can review pricing, presentation and timing with you. Call 416-464-6568 or contact us.
This article is general information based on TRREB data for September 2026. It is not legal advice; review your listing agreement with your brokerage or a lawyer before terminating or signing a new agreement. Team Sapphire is a real estate team with Sapphire Real Estate Inc., Brokerage. This is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with another brokerage.
