Self-renewing clauses, also known as "evergreen clauses," are generally not allowed in listing agreements. A residential listing agreement is an contract between a property owner and a real estate broker where the broker lists the property for sale.Many include a renewal clause, which provides an option to extend the listing period if both parties agree. This means the listing agreement may not contain an automatic renewal clause. Term of the Listing. The listing agreement requires the seller to pay a commission to the broker if the broker is the procuring cause of a sale during the listing term. In this video, Charlie Wills goes over the details of a listing contract when selling a home or property. May a listing agreement contain an automatic renewal clause?