Joan has a listing with broker Bob. A week into the listing, Joan gets a call from broker Jill stating that the listing is now with her. Can this happen?

• A. It's ok as long as it was assignable in the original contract
• B. It's ok as long as the brokers have a written contract between them to transfer
• C. Never due to the statute of frauds
• D. It cannot be assigned because a listing contract is a personal services contract

Answer: (D)