Competency

Since American real estate regulators do not clearly define competency for licensees, let me be the first to expand on the view of RERC (Real Estate Regulators Canada) and Cambridge Professional Development's definition to UPGRADE my American definition to this...

Competency in the American real estate profession is defined as the collaboration of knowledge, skills and behaviors to achieve ETHICAL effectiveness.

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN ALABAMA

  

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What Buyers Should Know

Buying a home in Alabama is very much different than most other states.  Alabama is one of three “CAVEAT EMPTOR” states where the responsibility to discover entirely falls upon the buyer. As caveat emptor means buyer beware.  Most states are seller's disclosure states.  In Alabama, sellers must disclose defects that impact health and safety such as toxic mold or lead based paint. Alabama sellers do not have to disclose any other defects outside of health and safety. Choosing the right Realtor® to assist you with purchasing property in Alabama is and should be a process of education.  

 

THERE ARE FOUR DIFFERENT

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES

AVAILABLE IN ALABAMA

 

Choose YOUR Level of Service:

Single Agent, Sub-Agent, Limited Consensual Dual Agent or Transaction Broker

 

There are FOUR agency relationships that can exist in Alabama between buyers and real estate licensees. Alabama law requires the consumer to be informed of the differences in these four various relationships that can exists.  A form describing these relationships should be offered to you for your review. 

Choosing a Single Agency relationship gives you the best representation available. In a Single Agency relationship, licensees may negotiate and provide confidential information known such as association business and financials. A Sub Agency relationship only relates to the manner in which the various members of the multiple listing service share listing information.  In a Limited Consensual Dual Agency relationship, a licensee can represent both the seller and buyer as long as all parties agree to such in writing.  We do not ever recommend using the listing agent when making a purchase in Alabama for their foremost responsibility is to sell the property.  In a Transaction Broker relationship, no confidential information can be disclosed by the licensee even if they have such knowledge as homeowner's association financials or knowledge of defects in the property.   Unless health and safety is involved, no disclosure can be given with this level of service.  In a Transaction Broker relationship, the licensee cannot negotiate on your behalf or share any confidential information that may impact your purchase decision unless health and safety is involved.  We also do not recommend this level of service for those reasons.  

 

Alabama Coastal Properties, Inc.

2380-A Hobbs Island Rd 

Huntsville, AL 35803

          251.974.4000

We have relocated our office to Huntsville and will now be serving your real estate needs all along  Interstate 65 from Baldwin to Madison counties.  Alabama is truly the beautiful from our white sandy beaches to the gentle mountains of Northern Alabama.  The recreational lands in the middle of our state offer limitless outdoor activities from turkey/deer hunting to escaping along our crystal clear lakes in between.  The growth is amazing on both ends of the state with housing demands still outweighing the supply.  Let us assist you in getting your offer readied for today's market.  You will most likely be competing with many other buyers so it matters how you structure offers to attract sellers.  We have found that our clients want to know about investment opportunities not only on both ends of of Alabama the Beautiful but also about the in between lands so why not serve up exactly what you have asked for.  See you at the beach and now also the rocket.  Appointments are required to be sure we are where you need us when you need us.

Alabama Coastal Properties, Inc.

ALABAMA REAL ESTATE SALES

  

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Put The Money In The Kitchen

When considering a remodeling project for your home, consider the kitchen first. It is always the room that everyone gravitates to when they enter a home. Your kitchen project can be as elaborate as this custom kitchen or as simple as adding simple back splashes available from almost every home store. Review the hot colors for this season at your local paint store or thumb through any home decor magazine. Glass tiles are very popular and are available in so many shapes and colors. Stay soft and neutral with your color selections to attract the most number of buyers. Add a floral arrangement to add interest such as the ones in the photo above. Flowers add a warm welcome to any room and especially to a well organized kitchen. Cleanliness is also very important. Tidy up after meals to be prepared for the last minute showing request. You'll thank yourself in the morning.

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