Most homeowners sell their houses the usual way.
They decide they want to sell, contact a real estate agent, sign an agreement and proceed with the usual marketing strategy including yard signs, advertising and showings. But there are some people, who, for whatever reasons, choose a different route. Selling a house and not using some of the marketing available, is not recommended by most agents. The terms silent listing and vest pocket listing fall into a gray area and are loosely used and not clearly defined. A silent or pocket listing can be one in which a house that a Realtor is aware of being for sale, without an agreement or listing.