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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. 

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 ...

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 ...

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. 

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. 

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 ...

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.