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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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April 2025 Judicial Update
April 28, 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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Tips For Keeping Your Advertisements Fair Housing Compliant
April 24, 2025
The Fair Housing Act's protections extend to how you advertise services and the properties you work with. Read on to learn how to ensure your advertising meets the FHA's requirements.
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Fair Housing Compliance: The Importance of Policies and Procedures
April 16, 2025
The Fair Housing Act's protections are broad, which can leave you feeling concerned about compliance. Read more to learn how you can create strong policies and procedures.
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Prohibited Behaviors Under the Fair Housing Act
April 10, 2025
The term “fair housing” is deceivingly simple, but the protections of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and its prohibitions are actually very broad. Read on as we explore some of the prohibitions ...
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A Refresher on Protected Classes
April 3, 2025
Real estate professionals must offer equal brokerage services to all consumers, as mandated by federal law and REALTOR® Association rules. Here’s a quick overview of the protected classes.
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