I am writing to all Realtors® because I see constant violations of laws, rules, regulations, and ethics of both State of Alabama and the federal government. To use one of my favorite phrases, “if you’re driving down a highway and look in the rear view mirror to see a blue light flashing; it’s too late to be concerned about how …
“IN GOD WE TRUST–Do We?
I seldom take such a drastic stance by writing articles like this but I believe it is that important. I just returned last night from a business trip to Austin, Texas. This morning I had hundreds of emails. One of them was forwarded to me from a very good friend of mine. An alarm sounded in my head! I first …
Independence—Freedom to choose
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and …
Exciting New Program for Brokers and Students
Alabama Real Estate Institute Spreading Wings Thank you Realtors® and students of Alabama Real Estate Institute. Because of your loyal support through the years, I have the distinct pleasure of proudly announcing two new programs that expands our service area beyond our state boundaries. Real Estate Agent Scholarship and Broker Affiliate Program An Innovative “Broker Affiliation Program” This program will …
Real Estate Buyers – Know What You’re Signing
“AS IS” Term Can Cost You A Fortune I don’t mean to scare anyone but as a real estate educator, trainer, and coach, I feel a responsibility to everyone that might buy real estate in Alabama sometime in the future that you should be told about your legal rights and obligations. If you are former students of our school you …
Alabama Reciprocal Real Estate License
Alabama Reciprocates Real Estate Licenses with Most Other States I get calls every week from out-of-state Realtors® looking for a 6-hour Alabama License Law class so they can get Alabama Real Estate License. Let me explain Alabama’s Reciprocal License process. First of all the Alabama Real Estate Commission Requirements are 6 hours of class time that focuses on Alabama License …
Contracts To Purchase Real Estate
Real Estate Agents Want to Know One of my standard continuing education classes is Contract Law. It never fails that when I’m marketing my CE classes, people ask, “Why don’t you teach something more exciting like social networks, or something that will help us to get more business?” My come back is usually, “I have those classes in my training …
Quadrennial Code of Ethics
The National Association of Realtors was formed in 1908. And then in 1913, established the Professional Standards for Conduct. These are standard we refer to as the Code of Ethics. The National Association of Realtors requires all its members to take a special, updated version of the Code of Ethics every four years. These same standards were later the basis …
Alabama Real Estate Licensing Process
If a person is considering making a career change, and are thinking about real estate, they have many questions. Even though I provide all the necessary information on my website, prospective students like a more direct explanation so here it is. The Alabama Real Estate Commission is the state governing body that implements and enforces the Alabama License Law including …
Real Estate Classes – Classroom vs Online
Real Estate Classes – “Classroom –vs- Online” Occasionally someone contacts me saying, “I’m looking for a classroom class; I don’t want an online class. I need hands-on assistance and I like to hear comments from other people.” There is a reason why I always suggest that all prelicense courses be taken online; even if they decide to purchase the course …