CE Classes in 2020

2020 CE Class Schedule Calls are coming in wanting to know the 2020 CE class schedule, so I decided to post all the pertinent information. All classroom classes will be held at the Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach, Al. 36561. This is the same location I have been using for years. All 15-hours of CE in …

Continuing Education Classes for 2018

CE Classes at the beach in 2018 Alabama License Law requires all licensees to renew their license prior to August 31 of the renewal year. Since licenses are renewed every other year, on even years, 2018 is our license renewal year. Continuing Education (CE) Deadlines Additionally, all licensees are required to complete a minimum of 15-hours continuing education between Oct. …

Requirements For and How to Get Alabama Real Estate License

I have been asked to simplify the licensing requirements and explain the process so I will give you a bullet point explanation of the basic requirements. For a complete list of all the requirements, contact me or refer to the Alabama License Law. A person must be 19 years of age. A citizen of the United States or have documentation …

More Alabama CE Requirements for 2014

It has been less than two weeks since our CE deadline for 2012 and I’m already looking forward to 2014? Yes I am but for different reasons than you think. Real estate agents are the worst procrastinators I’ve seen in all the industries I work with. Alabama law requires only 15-hours of continuing education for each licensee in order to …

What Consumer’s Need To Know

This information is specific to what consumer’s need to know when buying or selling real estate in Alabama. Even more specifically, what consumers need to know when working with a real estate broker? Especially since Alabama is a Caveat Emptor state which places total responsibility on the buyer to do their due diligence in inspecting every aspect involved with a …

Creating A Business Plan (Part Three)

Today we will continue building our business plan by honestly evaluating our past work habits, personalities, and job performance during the last year so we can realize the things we need to improve upon in the coming year. For those reading this article that reside outside Alabama, please keep in mind that Alabama law differs from surrounding states because Alabama …

Classroom vs. Online Comparison

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get a phone call or an email concerning some type of Prelicense class. Alabama License Law requires anyone desiring to get license to sell real estate in Alabama, must take a 60-hour Sales Prelicense course. This course can be taken in a typical classroom setting or it may be taken via the …

TRUST / ESCROW ACCOUNTS

Being entrusted with monetary fund’s belonging to a consumer during the selling process of real estate is a huge responsibility that a broker shouldn’t take lightly. According to the Alabama License Law as found in Statute Section §34-27-36 (a) (8) a. which states, “Failing, within a reasonable time, to properly account for or remit money coming into his or her …

Who Am I Representing?

This article is equally interesting to the consumer that is buying or selling real estate as well as the real estate agent. Alabama License Law Section §34-27-36 (a) (7) states, “Acting for more than one party in a transaction without the knowledge and consent in writing of all parties for whom he or she acts.” There are several ways this …

Flagrant Course of Misrepresentation

Continuing with violations of Alabama License Law that result in disciplinary action, I would like to focus on section §36-27-36 (a) (5) which states, “Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or the making of false promises through agents or salespersons or any medium of advertising or otherwise.” This violation deals with continuing to violate a statute after learning …