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.

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 ...

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.

In this competitive bidding market for real estate, buyers are often looking for a way to make their offer stand out.

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 ...