Alabama agency disclosure must be provided:
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At closing
Waiting until closing is too late for agency disclosure, as clients need to understand their agent's role and loyalties before making offers, negotiating terms, or signing contracts that could be affected by the agency relationship.
Before entering into a binding agreement
Only if requested
Alabama does not make agency disclosure optional based on client request; it's a mandatory requirement that must be provided regardless of whether the client asks for it.
After the offer is accepted
Providing disclosure only after an offer is accepted fails to meet Alabama's requirement, as clients need this information before making binding decisions that could be influenced by the agency relationship.
Why is this correct?
Alabama law mandates agency disclosure before entering into a binding agreement to ensure clients understand their agent's responsibilities and fiduciary duties before making financial commitments that could be affected by the agency relationship.
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