DL/Selling Waterfront Properties in Maryland 177-1805

Selling Waterfront Properties in Maryland: Master the Niche. Close More Deals. | Self-Paced Online CE

Expand Your Expertise. Dominate the Waterfront Market. Stand Out as the Specialist.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Elective Course | Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees | Self-Paced Online |


Waterfront properties are among the most desirable—and most complex—real estate transactions in Maryland. This Maryland continuing education elective course is designed to equip you with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this lucrative niche market, from understanding unique legal considerations to mastering marketing strategies that showcase waterfront living at its best.

Whether you're working with riverfront estates, bayfront cottages, or oceanfront retreats, selling waterfront properties requires expertise that goes far beyond traditional residential real estate. This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the unique challenges, identify potential issues before they derail deals, and position yourself as the go-to waterfront specialist in your market.

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

  • The different types of waterfront properties in Maryland and their unique characteristics
  • Legal and regulatory considerations including zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations
  • How to conduct thorough property inspections for water quality, shoreline erosion, and other waterfront-specific issues
  • Effective marketing strategies that showcase the unique benefits of waterfront living
  • Negotiation techniques specific to waterfront real estate transactions
  • How to manage client expectations and provide exceptional service in this specialized market

Key Topics Include:

  • Types of waterfront properties: riverfront, bayfront, oceanfront, and lakefront
  • Understanding Maryland's waterfront zoning and land use regulations
  • Permitting requirements for docks, piers, bulkheads, and shoreline modifications
  • Environmental regulations affecting waterfront real estate
  • Property inspection considerations: water quality, shoreline erosion, flood zones, and drainage
  • Factors that affect waterfront property values and how to evaluate them
  • Marketing and advertising strategies specific to waterfront properties
  • Showcasing unique waterfront features and lifestyle benefits to buyers
  • Negotiation and communication strategies for waterfront transactions
  • Working with buyers, sellers, and other parties in waterfront deals
  • Managing client expectations and addressing waterfront-specific concerns
  • Providing exceptional customer service in this specialized niche
  • Case studies and real-world waterfront transaction scenarios

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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
  • Case studies and interactive exercises for practical application
  • 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 Course?

  • Maryland real estate licensees seeking elective CE credit and professional development
  • Agents looking to expand into the waterfront properties market and build a specialty niche
  • Real estate professionals working in coastal and waterfront communities across Maryland
  • Licensees who want to stand out as waterfront experts and attract high-value listings
  • Licensees who were licensed before October 1, 2023 and this is not their first renewal
  • Anyone seeking to master waterfront real estate and capture this lucrative market segment

This self-paced online real estate education course satisfies Maryland elective CE requirements for Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.