Questions Need Answering
This information is specific to what consumer’s need to know when buying or selling real estate in Alabama. Even more specifically, what consumers need to know when working with a real estate broker? Especially since Alabama is a Caveat Emptor state which places total responsibility on the buyer to do their due diligence in inspecting every aspect involved with a property prior to closing on a sale.
For years the seller has known who represents him when selling real estate but who represents the buyer? Who looks out for the buyers best financial interests? Some agents think the liability is too great when representing a buyer, largely due to the Caveat Emptor law; therefore they want to assist the buyer as a transaction broker to limit their liability. That being the case, many times, the poor buyer is left to fend for themselves without being told what they need to do prior to closing so they can protect their legal recourse options. The State of Alabama understands the precarious situation the buyer is in when buying in Alabama so they provide