AL HB230

Clarifies that an agency relationship requires a written bilateral agency agreement and cannot be assumed or implied without one.

Requires licensees to provide consumers with a written disclosure form describing available brokerage service types before providing services, with exceptions for open houses and rental/property management services.

Specifies that a written brokerage agreement is required prior to a licensee listing a property for sale or submitting an offer on behalf of a consumer, but not required merely to show a property.

Mandates that any referral agreement between real estate licensees must be in writing, and prohibits unlawful referral agreements.

Becomes effective 30 days after enactment.