Yes: in Alabama, real estate agents need a state license issued by the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC). You can check a name yourself on AREC License Search.
Real estate agents in Alabama: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in Alabama?
Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation are banned from the MLS and buyers sign a written agreement first.
What must a seller disclose in Alabama?
Alabama does not require a home seller to deliver a disclosure form in the statutes reviewed. The written duty falls on licensed agents, who must disclose known latent structural defects (Code of Alabama 34-27-36), with fines of $100 to $5,000. Fraud statutes apply to all sellers.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC)
- Titles you will see: Salesperson, Associate broker, Qualifying broker
- Check a name yourself: AREC License Search
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