Salesperson P leaves the employ of Broker A. One of the listings at Broker A's firm has agreed to list with Salesperson P at the new firm. In this instance the listing file

This choice suggests that the listing can be transferred to ensure continued service to the client. However, real estate law dictates that listings are owned by the broker, not the individual salesperson, making this transfer unlawful.

While listings typically should be entered into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to ensure visibility and access to other agents, the ownership issue remains unchanged. The listing still belongs to Broker A, and thus cannot be turned into the MLS by Salesperson P without Broker A's consent.

Giving the listing to the seller would not follow proper protocol, as it is the broker's property. The seller does not have the right to take the listing to a new firm independently; it remains tied to Broker A until otherwise stipulated or released by the broker.