Does HAR allow a listing to be changed to private per seller when it already option pending?

Jonathan, recommend you take this Q to your Broker to assess and advise OR call HAR Central MLS QA team directly on 713-629-1900 ext 376 From the limited info provided it sounds like they may be trying to avoid reporting an active contract, which HAR doesn't permit. An agent can't change the listing to a private/withdrawn status to avoid notifying the market that it is under contract. Once a contract is executed (includes the option period), the listing agent is required to update the status to "Option Pending" (OP) in the MLS within 3 days.