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A California real estate salesperson transfers from Broker A to Broker B. Under California law, what happens to the listings the salesperson obtained while working under Broker A?

Correct Answer

D) The listings remain with Broker A because listing agreements are between the broker and the client

Under California law, listing agreements are contracts between the broker and the client — not between the salesperson and the client. When a salesperson transfers to a new brokerage, all listings remain with the original broker (Broker A). The salesperson has no authority to take listings to the new brokerage without the seller's consent and a new listing agreement with Broker B.

Answer Options
A
The listings transfer automatically with the salesperson to Broker B
B
The DRE must approve the transfer of listings from one broker to another
C
The listings are cancelled and new agreements must be executed with Broker B
D
The listings remain with Broker A because listing agreements are between the broker and the client

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Key Terms:

salesperson_transferlisting_ownershipbroker_relationship

Related Concepts

An agency relationship created when a principal approves or accepts an agent's previously unauthorized actions, effectively granting authority after the fact.

The legal requirement for real estate agents to inform all parties about who they represent in a transaction, typically provided at first substantive contact.

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

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