Material Facts VS. Latent Defects

Material Facts VS. Latent Defects: Know What to Disclose. Protect Your License. Avoid Legal Action.

Master Maryland's Disclosure Requirements—The #1 Cause of Action Against Licensees.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | Elective & Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees | Live Online via Zoom | Instructor: Bob Pettis |

Failure to disclose material facts is the leading cause of legal action against real estate licensees before the Maryland Real Estate Commission. Under Maryland law, you are obligated to reveal material facts you knew or should have known—anything that would affect a buyer's decision to purchase or lease a property. This comprehensive Maryland continuing education course ensures you understand exactly what must be disclosed, when, and to whom.

Whether you're distinguishing between material facts and latent defects, protecting confidential information, or ensuring compliance with the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act, this course equips you with the knowledge to fulfill your disclosure duties and protect yourself from misrepresentation claims, legal disputes, and MREC complaints.

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

• What constitutes a material fact under Maryland law
• What constitutes a latent defect and how it differs from a material fact
• How to determine whether something is a material fact or latent defect
• What is considered confidential information that should NOT be disclosed
• Your disclosure obligations under the Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act
• Facts you "knew or should have known"—understanding your duty to ascertain
• How to avoid misrepresentation, errors, exaggeration, and concealment
• Protecting yourself from MREC complaints and legal liability

Key Topics Include:

• Material facts defined—what affects a buyer's decision or property value
• Latent defects explained—hidden issues not discoverable through ordinary inspection
• Distinguishing between material facts and latent defects in practice
• Confidential information and what must be protected
• Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act disclosure requirements
• Licensee vs. seller disclosure obligations
• Common disclosure failures that lead to legal action
• Real-world case studies and practical disclosure scenarios

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Course Format: Live, Interactive & Convenient

• Delivered via Zoom by experienced Maryland real estate instructors
• Interactive Q&A – get your specific questions answered in real time
• Live roleplay scenarios to practice agency disclosure and representation
• Attend from anywhere – home, office, or on the go (must be stationary for the course, cannot be driving, etc)
• 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:

• ✔ Attend the entire 3-hour session from start to finish
• ✔ Keep your camera ON for the full duration of the class (required for credit verification)
• ✔ Arrive on time – late arrivals will not receive course credit

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:

• No refunds or reschedules within 24 hours of class start time
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance may receive account credit toward future Tristar Academy courses
• No-shows and camera-off violations will not receive credit or refunds

Who Should Take This Maryland Disclosure Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Listing agents who advise sellers on their disclosure obligations
• Buyer's agents who need to understand what must be disclosed to their clients
• Real estate professionals concerned about legal liability and MREC complaints
• Anyone committed to understanding their disclosure duties and protecting their license

This live online real estate education course satisfies Maryland broker and agent CE requirements for Elective and Category F – Professional Enhancements. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.