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REALTORS® Should Avoid Posting General Mortgage Comparisons
December 1, 2022
The Alabama REALTORS® Legal Office has received reports about potentially misleading social media graphics being circulated by REALTORS® across the state.
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All Written Offers Must Be Presented to Your Client
June 30, 2022
Not presenting all offers is a violation of Alabama license law and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
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AAR Announces Updates, Additions to Statewide Legal Forms
July 20, 2021
Click to hear from Alabama REALTORS® Associate Counsel Katie Richard about new updates and additions to our collection of statewide legal forms. These changes will provide users with a more functional ...
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Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts
June 15, 2021
Buying a house can be stressful in today’s market of scarce inventory and competing buyers. Before using an escalation clause, it is important a buyer understands the risks and ensures certain ...
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Caselaw Update: Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Provision
June 8, 2021
In a win for small businesses, the Alabama Supreme Court recently upheld an arbitration provision in an agreement between two homebuyers and a home inspector. Read more here.
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Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court
November 24, 2020
The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) has filed a legal challenge to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Eviction Moratorium (Moratorium) in the United States District Court for the ...
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Terminix to Pay $60 Million in Coastal Alabama Termite Claims Settlement
November 10, 2020
Last week, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced a $60 million settlement with Terminix over its termite treatment practices in Mobile, Baldwin and Monroe counties.
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Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?
September 22, 2020
Appraisals coming in below the expected value or contract price can be a huge impediment to a pending home sale. Sellers can take steps to avoid an unexpectedly low appraisal but ...
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Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned
September 15, 2020
Rural properties commonly have a propane tank if a residence is on the property. When these properties are for sale, there is often confusion around the issue of who owns the ...
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Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement
September 8, 2020
REALTORS® applaud the Alabama Supreme Court for a unanimous decision last week upholding the right to contract and providing stability for real estate professionals and buyers and sellers.
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