Making False Promises is Against the Law

Continuing our examination of Alabama License Law violations that result in disciplinary action, real estate agents making false promises to people buying or selling real property is very serious. Alabama License Law Section §34-27-36 (a) (4) states; “Making any false promises of a character likely to influence, persuade, or induce any person to enter into any contract or agreement. One …

Things A Buyer Should Know About Agency

According to Statutory Law of the State of Alabama, A real estate broker is a fiduciary and holds a position of trust and confidence. He cannot put himself in a position antagonistic to his principal’s interest, by fraudulent conduct, acting adversely to his client’s interests, or by failing to communicate information he may possess or acquire which is or may …

Material Misrepresentation—A Legal Issue

Alabama License Law Section §34-27-36 (a) (3).  Making a material misrepresentation, or failing to disclose to a potential purchase or lessee any latent structural defect or any other defect known to the licensee. Latent structural defects and other defects do not refer to trivial or insignificant defects but refer to those defects that would be a significant factor to a …

Misrepresentation by Real Estate Agents

Alabama real estate licensees are governed by the Alabama Real Estate Commission; which specifically enforces the Alabama License Law. Over the next few weeks I will cover various topics of the Alabama License Law where violations occur that ends by disciplinary action taken by the Commission. Today we are focusing on Section §34-27-36 (a) (2) of the Alabama License Law …

Alabama Reciprocal Real Estate License

Alabama Reciprocates Real Estate Licenses with Most Other States I get calls every week from out-of-state Realtors® looking for a 6-hour Alabama License Law class so they can get Alabama Real Estate License. Let me explain Alabama’s Reciprocal License process. First of all the Alabama Real Estate Commission Requirements are 6 hours of class time that focuses on Alabama License …

Alabama Real Estate Licensing Process

If a person is considering making a career change, and are thinking about real estate, they have many questions. Even though I provide all the necessary information on my website, prospective students like a more direct explanation so here it is. The Alabama Real Estate Commission is the state governing body that implements and enforces the Alabama License Law including …

Alabama Real Estate CE – May 26th, 2010

Alabama Real Estate CE – May 26th, 2010 Orange Beach Community Center May 26-27th, 2010 Orange Beach Community Center 27235 Canal Road Orange Beach, Al. 36561 The dates, course topics, and times are listed below. Date Class Topic Class Time May 26th   FORECLOSURES—SHORT SALES—REO’s   9am—4pm May 27th Risk Management–That Delicate Balance 8am—11am May 27th Alabama License Law 11am—3pm …

Alabama Real Estate CE – February 11, 2008

Orange Beach Community Center February 11-12th 2008 Alabama Real Estate CE – February 11, 2008 Orange Beach Community Center 27235 Canal Road Orange Beach, Al. 36561 The dates, course topics, and times are listed below. Date Class Topic Class Time Feb. 11th RISK MANAGEMENT—THAT DELICATE BALANCE 8am—11am Feb. 11th ALABAMA LICENSE LAW 11am—3pm Feb. 11th REAL ESTATE MATH 3pm—6pm Feb. …