“Caveat Emptor” Buyer Beware

If you understand the title of this blog, chances are you are in a real estate related business. When buying real estate in Alabama the words “Caveat Emptor” is of utmost importance.  Let’s take a look at the meaning of the term and how it affects Alabama real estate buyers. Caveat emptor (ˌkæviːɑːt ˈɛmptɔr) is Latin for “Let the buyer …

Danger Lurks for Realtors

For years now, in my training classes, I have been warning real estate agents to take particular caution when meeting new prospective buyers to view property. This holds true for agents holding open houses as well. In my “Qualified Brokers Management” classes I have strongly encouraged Brokers to make certain showing policies mandatory. In recent years policies dealing with new …