Must Alabama property managers have a real estate broker's license?
YES. A broker's license is required for any person or company that, for compensation, engages in the lease or rental of real estate in Alabama, who offers real estate for rent or lease or who negotiates the rental or leasing of Alabama real estate. A salesperson working under a broker may engage in such activities. A real estate license is not required of persons acting as the manager for an apartment building or complex.
Must Alabama community association managers have a real estate broker's license?
NO. There is no requirement that a community association manager in Alabama hold a real estate broker's license.
Alabama Real Estate Broker Requirements
To become eligible to obtain a broker license in Alabama, an applicant who does not hold a current real estate license in another state must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
- Be at least 19 years old;
- Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.;
- Show proof of high school graduation or GED;
- Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
- Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years.
- After meeting the education and/or experience requirements, pass the licensing examination.
Additionally, a broker applicant must successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour pre-license course, and must have held an active real estate salesperson license in any state for at least 24 months of the 36 month period immediately preceding the date of application.
