An evergreen clause, also known as an automatic renewal clause, is a provision that allows a contract to self-renew at the expiration of the current term. Many include a renewal clause, which provides an option to extend the listing period if both parties agree.Often brokers present sellers with a standard listing agreement (an agreement which contains "standard language"). What do you do when the real estate listing agreement expires? A quick overview of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors exclusive right to sell listing agreement. The lease term shall be defined as the period between the start and end dates listed in the rental agreement, not including any renewal period(s). If a real estate broker is a party to a transaction (e.g. Most minor changes can be made right on the contract, but bigger changes might need to be added to an addendum at the end of the agreement. A "self-renewing" or "self-extending" lease will renew according to what it says in the agreement. So you didn't find a buyer and your contract has expired.