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Alabama salesperson Lisa is holding an open house for a listing. A visitor, buyer Paul, begins asking detailed questions about the neighborhood and expresses strong interest in making an offer. Lisa has not yet provided any written agency disclosure to Paul. Under Alabama Agency Law, what should Lisa do at this point?

Correct Answer

B) Provide written agency disclosure to Paul immediately, as this conversation constitutes first substantive contact

Under Alabama Agency Law (Code of Alabama §34-27-81 et seq.), the written agency disclosure must be provided at or before the first substantive contact with a prospective client. Paul's detailed questions about the neighborhood and expressed interest in making an offer clearly constitute first substantive contact. Lisa must immediately provide the written agency disclosure before the conversation continues further.

Answer Options
A
Continue the conversation and provide written disclosure when Paul formally submits an offer
B
Provide written agency disclosure to Paul immediately, as this conversation constitutes first substantive contact
C
Refer Paul to another agent in the firm to avoid any dual agency concerns before disclosure is needed
D
Ask Paul to sign the listing agreement before providing the agency disclosure form

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