The Commission
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NAR Settlement
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) proposed a $418 million settlement, pending court approval,
to resolve antitrust lawsuits. The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
has created a Fact Sheet, Impact Statement, and Frequently Asked Questions to provide clarity
regarding this settlement and how it may affect real estate licensees who are REALTORS®.
You can access these resources on the ARELLO
website.
BRIEFLY LEGAL
Our next Briefly Legal will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) on Microsoft Teams.
The meeting link will be available on the website the morning of September 5.
- Open Teams on the web or download the program.
- Enter your name.
- Click the Join Now button to be admitted into this (interactive) meeting. Briefly Legal on Teams will
start at 10:00 a.m. Central.
COFFEE WITH THE COMMISSION
Our next Coffee With the Commission will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Central) on Microsoft Teams.
The meeting link will be available on the website the morning of November 20.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
- Open Teams on the web or download the program.
- Enter your name.
- Click the Join Now button to be admitted into the meeting. Coffee With The Commission will start at 9:00 a.m. Central.
COMMISSION CLOSED FOR STATE HOLIDAY ON JUNE 19, 2024
The Commission will be closed on June 19, as a result, there will not be a
June Coffee With the Commission Live Event.
COMMISSION MEETING
Our next Commission meeting will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Central) at the
Commission Office, 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36117.
Visit the Open Meetings website at openmeetings.alabama.gov for additional information.
Alabama Real Estate Commission Legislation
Executive Order No. 734:
Promoting Transparency In State Government Through Enhanced Accessibility To Public Records
We strive to respond as promptly as possible to all public-records requests we receive consistent with the demands of our agency’s functions as determined by state law. You may submit a public-records request by completing a public-records request form, which is available here:
Public Records.
Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.03 License Requirements
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.05 Out-of-State Co-Brokerage Agreement
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.06 Prelicense and Post License School Approval and Requirements
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.12 Continuing Education Course Approval and Requirements
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.18 Reciprocal License Requirements
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-1-.21 Distance Education Courses
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-2-.05 Names on Application for Licenses
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-2-.07 Place of Business and Signage
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-3-.03 Deposit of Funds
- Proposed Amended Rule 790-X-3-.04 Estimated Closing Statement
- Proposed New Rule 790-X-3-.16 Advertising
Comments can be presented in writing. Address any written comments to Vaughn T. Poe, Executive Director,
Alabama Real Estate Commission, 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106. Comments may also be faxed to 334-270-9118.
The deadline for written comments is 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024. To view the Proposed Changes to Rules,
click
here.
Fingerprint Sites for New Applicants
To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting, follow the instructions for fingerprint scanning and processing found on
Fieldprint’s
website. Non-resident applicants
who cannot find a fingerprint scanning site in their area should contact the Commission's Licensing Division for information.
Schedule License Examinations with Pearson VUE
Exams can be scheduled by calling 888-926-9488 or visiting Pearson VUE's
website.
Assistance Visits and Desk Audits Available for New Companies
We Can Help You! New Companies that have been in operation less than a year are encouraged to request an Assistance Visit or
Assistance Desk Audit to help answer any questions or assist in making sure the company is operating correctly.
Qualifying Brokers, if you are interested in our auditors coming to your company to conduct an Assistance Audit or if you have
questions about how you are currently operating, please contact us. It is our hope that receiving help and guidance now through
Assistance Visits or Assistance Desk Audits, may help prevent avoidable problems in the future.
Contact us today to Schedule Your Visit!