Alabama Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions
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Which body licenses and regulates real estate salespersons and brokers in Alabama?
- a.The Alabama Department of Revenue
- b.The Alabama Association of Realtors
- c.The Alabama Real Estate Commission✓
- d.The Alabama Secretary of State
The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) administers the Alabama real estate license law found in Title 34, Chapter 27 of the Code of Alabama. It issues, renews, and disciplines salesperson and broker licenses.
When a person first qualifies for an Alabama salesperson license, what type of license is initially issued?
- a.A permanent salesperson license
- b.A temporary (original) salesperson license valid for a limited time until post-license education is completed✓
- c.A broker license
- d.A reciprocal license
Alabama first issues a 'temporary' (original) salesperson license. To obtain the permanent license, the licensee must complete the required post-license course within the temporary license period. If the post-license course is not completed in time, the temporary license lapses.
In Alabama, a licensed salesperson must perform licensed real estate activity:
- a.Under the supervision of a qualifying broker with whom the salesperson's license is placed✓
- b.Only as an independent contractor with no broker
- c.Directly for the Alabama Real Estate Commission
- d.Only after obtaining a separate escrow license
An Alabama salesperson must have their license placed with, and act under the supervision of, a qualifying broker. The qualifying broker is responsible for the salesperson's licensed activity, advertising, and handling of trust funds.