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AAR Form Spotlight: Consumer Education and Risk Management
August 25, 2025
Did you know? AAR offers forms that help educate consumers while also protecting you from liability. This article focuses on three: the Buyer’s Acknowledgement Statement, Buyer’s Term Waiver Acknowledgement, and a ...
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Recent Legal Line Questions
August 20, 2025
The Legal Line is a free resource available to Alabama REALTORS®. Below are some recent questions submitted and their responses. If these questions spark a question for you, please contact us! ...
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Earnest Money: Guidelines, Rules, and Interpleaders
August 20, 2025
Although it’s not a requirement, earnest money is involved in many real estate transactions in Alabama. Unfortunately, it’s also the subject of many questions and disputes. So, AAR’s Legal Team has ...
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August 2025 Judicial Update
August 20, 2025
As always, AAR’s Legal Team monitors both state and federal appellate court opinions to bring you summaries of cases that impact real estate. Click below to read about the most recent ...
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A Letter to the Membership: Upcoming Changes to the Statewide Legal Forms
August 4, 2025
We are writing to inform you of an important change that will be made to the Alabama Association of REALTORS® Statewide Legal Forms Library as of October 1, 2025.
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Recent Legal Line Questions
June 27, 2025
The Legal Line is a free resource available to Alabama REALTORS®. Below are some recent questions submitted and their responses. If these questions spark a question for you, please contact us! ...
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A Note from the AAR Legal Team: Texting & Emailing Offers
June 27, 2025
When an area or property is hot, offers can move fast. That can make it tempting to start negotiating informally, through texts and emails. Keep reading to learn insights and guidance ...
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June 2025 Judicial Update
June 27, 2025
Our state and federal appellate courts stay busy hearing cases all year long. As always, AAR’s Legal Team has compiled information about the cases that impact the real estate industry. Read ...
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Recent Legal Line Questions
April 28, 2025
The Legal Line is a free service for AAR members to receive answers to questions about the AAR forms, NAR’s rules, Alabama license law, and basic real estate questions.
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Things to Consider When a Licensee Changes Companies
April 28, 2025
Alabama law mandates that real estate salespersons must be licensed under a qualifying broker. Occasionally, salespersons may switch companies and qualifying brokers, making it crucial to address potential issues that may ...
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