CE Classes at the beach in 2018 Alabama License Law requires all licensees to renew their license prior to August 31 of the renewal year. Since licenses are renewed every other year, on even years, 2018 is our license renewal year. Continuing Education (CE) Deadlines Additionally, all licensees are required to complete a minimum of 15-hours continuing education between Oct. …
A Day In Court Rated AAA+ by Realtors
If you are no longer interested in receiving mail from us, click to Unsubscribe Me New CE Requirements All licensees must complete Risk Management Avoiding Violations and either Risk Management for Salespersons or Risk Management for Brokers. All brokers must complete Risk Management Avoiding Violations and Risk Management for Brokers. Since most people want to complete all their CE requirements …
Insulating Against A Law Suit
Generally most of my posts are adaptable to sales in any industry. Today I am specifically addressing real estate sales. If someone practices real estate very long, they will face legal issues; especially if they sell a lot of real estate. There is a very simple explanation for it too. It’s impossible to please everyone, and especially, if you represent …
The 3-Foot Rule
Given where I live you might jump to the conclusion that I’m referring to alligator hunting or something so I will clarify the topic quickly. The 3-foot rule is specifically for real estate sales people. It simply means that you should talk real estate to every person that comes within three-foot of you. I have also been teaching this technique …
The Process for Listing your Home for Sale
Selling your home is a very simple process isn’t? You simple contact a real estate agent, tell them what you want for your home and they list it. Correct? No it’s not quite that simple even though you won’t have any trouble finding a Realtor® to list it for you. Buying and selling real estate is one of the largest …
What Consumer’s Need To Know
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 …
CLIENTS FOR LIFE
It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? You can actually have clients that will stay with you for the rest of their life. Not only will they stay with you but they’ll also send you referrals. I will share with you six easy steps that will ensure that happens for you. Step One Have a sit-down consultation with …
How Much Earnest Money Is Acceptable?
When it comes to selling real estate there is no standard, acceptable amount of earnest money to accompany an offer. First let’s examine what earnest money is. Earnest money is also referred to as “good faith” money. In other words, it is a payment made by the buyer at the time an offer to purchase is written that demonstrates to …
Alabama Real Estate CE Class Schedule for 2018 (Classroom)
CE Requirements All licensees must complete Risk Management Avoiding Violations (level one requirement) and either Risk Management for Salespersons or Risk Management for Brokers (level two requirement). All associate brokers and qualifying brokers must complete a minimum of 3-hour of Level One and 3-hours of Level Two Risk Management. Since most people want to complete all their CE requirements …