DL/Code of Ethics, Flipping & Fraud 143-1805

Maryland Code of Ethics, Professionalism, Flipping and Fraud | Self-Paced Online CE

Practice with Integrity. Recognize Red Flags. Protect Your License and Your Clients.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Required Course | Category D – Ethics | Self-Paced Online |

Ethics and professionalism are the cornerstones of a successful real estate career. This MREC-required Maryland Ethics course provides comprehensive training on the Code of Ethics, professional standards, and how to recognize and avoid involvement in illegal property flipping schemes and mortgage fraud; issues that continue to affect Maryland real estate markets and can destroy careers.

Whether you're navigating complex transactions, handling client conflicts, or ensuring your business practices meet the highest professional standards, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to practice ethically, legally, and professionally in every situation.

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

• The REALTOR® Code of Ethics and professional standards for Maryland licensees
• Your ethical obligations to clients, customers, and fellow real estate professionals
• How to recognize illegal property flipping schemes and mortgage fraud red flags
• Common fraud scenarios and how agents unknowingly become involved
• Disclosure requirements and ethical handling of material facts
• Conflicts of interest and how to manage them appropriately
• Advertising ethics and truthful representation in marketing
• Consequences of ethical violations and how to protect your license

Key Topics Include:

• The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: duties to clients, the public, and other REALTORS®
• Professionalism standards expected by MREC and the real estate industry
• Illegal property flipping: how it works and warning signs to watch for
• Mortgage fraud schemes: straw buyers, inflated appraisals, falsified documents
• Your responsibilities when you suspect fraudulent activity
• Ethical advertising and marketing practices
• Handling multiple offers and competing interests ethically
• Confidentiality, disclosure, and the balance between duties
• Agency ethics and avoiding conflicts of interest
• Case studies: real-world ethical dilemmas and MREC enforcement actions
• Best practices for maintaining professional integrity throughout your career

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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 case studies and ethical scenarios
• 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 Maryland Ethics Course?

• Real estate professionals committed to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism
• Licensees who want to understand how to recognize and avoid fraud schemes
• Licensees who were licensed before October 1, 2023 and this is not their first renewal
• Anyone seeking to protect their license, reputation, and clients through ethical practice

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