As we discussed last week, caveat emptor limits a seller or seller’s agent’s duty to disclose issues with used real estate. This week we delve a little deeper into the seller ...

Caveat Emptor is a must-know phrase in real estate. The Legal Helpdesk has a two-part series on the rule. This week we are looking at the rule from the perspective of ...

If you believe another real estate licensee or real estate company has violated the Alabama Real Estate License Law and regulations, below is information on how to file a complaint. ...

At the Alabama REALTOR® Annual Convention last week, Mr. Ralph Holmen, Associate General Counsel for NAR, provided insight on current legal issues affecting real estate.

Your Legal Helpdesk is hard at work receiving and answering questions from REALTORS®. Here are a few questions and answers from the Legal Helpdesk. 

A fundamental part of a real estate purchase agreement is earnest money. Even though the actual amount of earnest money is often lower than the cost of litigation, disputes over earnest ...

In light of the recent hurricanes, the Legal Helpdesk has compiled a few questions, with answers, that may arise after a disaster. For other questions and answers by topic, see AAR’s ...

Ever wonder if you are legally bound by an email or text offer or counter-offer? The Legal Helpdesk has some information and tips for you.

The proliferation of assistance animal certificates and the lack of guidance by the federal government has many property owners and property managers scrambling. Alabama REALTORS® has a few tips for you. ...