DL/ MREC Agency - Commercial 174-1805

MREC Agency – Commercial: Master Commercial Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures

Navigate Commercial Agency with Confidence. Protect Your Clients. Stay Compliant.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | MREC Agency – Commercial | Self-Paced Online |

Commercial real estate agency operates differently than residential; with unique client relationships, disclosure requirements, and fiduciary considerations. This MREC-approved Maryland commercial agency course provides comprehensive training on agency creation, fiduciary responsibilities, and disclosure requirements specific to commercial real estate transactions so you can confidently represent clients while staying compliant with Maryland Real Estate Commission regulations.

Whether you're representing buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants in commercial transactions, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to handle complex agency relationships in commercial real estate with professionalism and legal precision.

In just 3 hours, you'll gain critical insights into:

• Agency creation in commercial real estate transactions and different types of representation
• Fiduciary responsibilities in commercial brokerage: loyalty, obedience, confidentiality, disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care
• How commercial agency duties differ from residential agency
• The concept of transaction brokerage and facilitator roles in commercial deals
• Disclosed dual agency vs. undisclosed dual agency in commercial transactions
• Landlord representation, tenant representation, and the unique considerations of each
• Disclosure requirements specific to commercial real estate under Maryland law
• Remedies for breach of fiduciary duties and how to protect yourself

Key Topics Include:

• Types of commercial agency relationships: seller's agent, buyer's agent, landlord's agent, tenant representative, dual agent, and transaction broker
• Agent's common-law duties and MREC regulatory requirements for commercial transactions
• Duties of commercial real estate agents under Maryland law
• Commercial vs. residential agency: key differences and unique considerations
• Representing sophisticated clients and institutional investors
• Confidentiality challenges in commercial transactions
• Disclosure timing and requirements in commercial deals
• Letters of Intent (LOI) and agency implications
• Recent developments in Maryland commercial agency law and MREC policy updates
• How to properly terminate commercial agency relationships
• Case studies and practical applications from real commercial transactions

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Course Format: Self-Paced, Online & Convenient

• 100% online – study from anywhere with an internet connection
• Complete on your schedule – no set class times, no Zoom sessions
• Knowledge checks throughout each module to reinforce key concepts
• Final exam required to earn your CE credit
• Real-world commercial transaction scenarios and case studies
• Instant access – start immediately after enrollment
• Full credit upon completion – meets Maryland continuing education requirements for real estate license renewal

Course Requirements & Policies

To receive credit for this course, you must:

• ✓ Complete all course modules and knowledge checks
• ✓ Pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher
• ✓ Complete the course within 1 year of enrollment

Refund Policy:

• No refunds once course access has been initiated
• Technical issues? Contact us at [email protected] for assistance

Who Should Take This Commercial Agency Course?

• Commercial brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons needing MREC Agency CE credit
• Licensees who represent buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants in commercial transactions
• Residential agents expanding into commercial real estate who need to understand agency differences
• Licensees who were licensed before October 1, 2023 and this is not their first renewal
• Anyone committed to understanding commercial agency relationships and MREC compliance

This self-paced online real estate education course satisfies Maryland broker and salesperson CE requirements for MREC Agency – Commercial. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.