When you switch brokerages, your listings stay with your original broker unless you get written permission to move them. You need approval from Broker A, tell your seller what's happening, and document everything in writing to avoid complaints to the real estate commission.
Y'all, the public needs to understand this. And so I implore you as you're having consultations with potential clients that you explain to them with whom they're signing, because if you get all the paperwork done with the fella who's selling the house on Elm Street, and then you make a change from Brokerage A to Brokerage Z, the agreement is with Brokerage A. So you, the agent, are moving. That means that the fella selling is officially on paper with Brokerage A. Now, he would probably rather go with you because we also know that the public builds relationships with the independent agent. So as an agent, ideally you've spoken to both of your brokers and said to Broker A, "I'd like to bring this listing with me. Do I have your permission?" And then work out the details. Then you can tell your fella, "Hey, I'm moving to Brokerage Z and I have permission from Brokerage A to take you along. Would you like to go with me?" As long as there's no harm to him, he would probably say yes, but he may have an affiliation with the brand over here. It's all very complicated. And the only way to solve it is with what? Mm, communication. I would also say get everything in writing that they know who is on first and what's on second, because if I don't know what's on third, that's when you go to the real estate commission.
