MD Contracts

Maryland Contracts: Master Contract Writing. Protect Your Clients. Close with Confidence.

Write Stronger Contracts from Day One. Serve Your Clients with Skill and Precision.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | First-Time Renewal Requirement | Live Online via Zoom

Note: If you're not a first time renewing licensee, this course will count as a 3Hr MD Elective.

Writing a real estate contract is one of the most critical skills a Maryland licensee must master — and getting it wrong can cost your clients dearly. This Maryland contracts continuing education course provides a comprehensive, line-by-line walkthrough of the Maryland REALTORS® contract forms so you can write contracts with confidence, accuracy, and professionalism from your very first transaction.

Whether you're navigating financing contingencies, working through common addenda, or learning how to structure an offer that protects your client's best interests, this course gives you the hands-on knowledge and practical skills to handle Maryland real estate contracts in full compliance with MREC regulations.

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

• A review of the Maryland REALTORS® residential contract of sale
• How to accurately complete contract forms to protect your clients and avoid costly errors
• Common contingencies and addenda used in Maryland real estate transactions
• Financing contingencies and how to properly structure them for buyer protection
• Practical contract-writing exercises to build real-world confidence
• How contract terms affect your clients' rights, obligations, and risk exposure
• Key deadlines, timelines, and notice requirements embedded in Maryland contracts
• MREC compliance requirements related to contract preparation and presentation

Key Topics Include:

• Maryland REALTORS® residential contract of sale — form review and completion
• Understanding and drafting common contingencies (inspection, financing, appraisal, home sale)
• Financing contingency clauses and mortgage commitment deadlines
• Addenda commonly used in Maryland residential transactions
• Practical exercises: how to write a contract from start to finish
• Recent updates to Maryland REALTORS® contract forms and MREC policy
• How to present and explain contract terms to buyers and sellers
• Case studies and real-world contract 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 Contracts Course?

• Residential & Commercial Salespersons renewing their license for the first time
• Licensees licensed on or after October 1, 2023 for whom this is a first-renewal requirement
• Newer licensees who want to build a strong foundation in Maryland contract writing and form completion
• Anyone committed to representing buyers and sellers with accuracy, professionalism, and full compliance with MREC regulations

This live online real estate education course satisfies Maryland broker and agent CE requirements for first-time license renewal. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.