If a broker does not agree with an agent’s move, what usually happens to existing listings?

When a real estate agent leaves a brokerage, the existing listings generally remain with the broker. This is due to the nature of the agency relationship, which typically designates the broker as the party responsible for the listings. The broker employs agents to represent clients and properties, but the listings themselves are assets of the brokerage.

The agent may have built relationships with clients, but the legal rights to the listings are tied to the brokerage unless otherwise specified in agreements. When an agent moves, the broker retains ownership of the listings, which means that they are not automatically transferred to the agent or negotiated to follow them. This safeguards the interests of the clients, ensuring continuity and professionalism in the management of their property listings.

The other options suggest scenarios that do not align with standard real estate practices. For instance, immediate transfer of listings to an agent who leaves is uncommon, as it undermines the broker's business structure and client relationships. Similarly, listings cannot simply be published in an advertisement without proper brokerage oversight.