Summer is a busy time for the various appellate courts, both federal and state. Although the Supreme Court of the United States has completed its summer term, the Alabama appellate courts ...

In case you missed it, AAR had an exciting update about a REALTOR®-backed bill being signed into law. Effective August 1, these changes have the potential to impact how you do business. ...

The courts have had a busy spring! Both the Supreme Court of the United States and the Alabama Supreme Court have recently released decisions that touch on real estate issues. AAR's ...

Long-term right-to-list contracts are present in Alabama and legislation across the U.S. is aiming to stop the practice. Read more about these contracts and what they mean. 

Every April, the Alabama Association of REALTORS® and its counterparts across the nation encourage REALTORS® to reevaluate their commitment, refresh their knowledge, and rededicate their efforts toward fair housing practices. Learn ...

The Alabama REALTORS® Legal Office has received reports about potentially misleading social media graphics being circulated by REALTORS® across the state.

Not presenting all offers is a violation of Alabama license law and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

A home inspection is the buyer’s tool in identifying a home’s potential before closing. Realtors® almost always recommend – and some lenders require – a professional home inspection within a specified ...

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 ...

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.