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About Agent Showings

Generally speaking, Realtors® do not show Rental Properties anymore since the advent of rental customer self-guided tour access technology like Rently®. 

The Broker still lists Rental Properties to the MLS in hopes of finding a Cooperating Agent who already has a Rental Customer looking for a similar property.

Since we specialize in Leasing we offer Agent Showing Service as a “Transaction Facilitator”. We do not offer “Agency” representation for Rental Customers. Not offering Agency Representation means that we will show you a Rental Property, but we will not negotiate on your behalf. Historically, everyone who has asked this Broker for Agent Showing Service has wanted the Broker to negotiate exceptions to the Minimum Requirements for Lease Application Approval. This process usually involves explaining the Rental Customers “situation” and asking the Listing Agent or Owner to reduce the barrier for entry. This is not a service that we provide because we are principally and ethically opposed to the practice and do not believe that it is in the best interest of the two parties.

Alabama’s Act 2025-59 (HB 230), a law effective April 18, 2025, states that while buyers (and renters) cannot be forced to sign a contract just to see a house, the law also doesn’t compel agents to show properties without an agreement.

Conditions for a Non-Agency Agent Showing Agreement include but are not limited to those mentioned below.

Restrictions:

  • No showing for properties with self guided tour access.
  • No showing for occupied properties.
  • No showing for properties not located in Shelby County.
  • No showing for single family homes that are not listed to rent for at least $1500 per month.
  • No showing for properties that do not have published minimum requirements for lease application approval.

Requirements:

  • $300 non-refundable pre-payment per showing.
  • $50 for Credit and Background Report.
  • A qualifying credit score (with all accounts in good order) according to the published minimum requirements or Agent’s Notes.

Contact the Office during Business Hours to request a Rental Customer Agent Showing Agreement to sign and pay for.