GCAAR Sales Contract (Montgomery Co. & DC)

GCAAR Sales Contract (Montgomery Co. & DC): Master Every Clause. Protect Every Transaction. Become the Go-To Expert.

Navigate the GCAAR Standard Form Contract with Confidence and Precision.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | Elective & Category F | Live Online via Zoom

In the competitive real estate markets of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, mastering the GCAAR Sales Contract is essential to standing out as a trusted, knowledgeable professional. This comprehensive Maryland continuing education course takes you through every paragraph of the GCAAR standard form contract, addressing current trends, industry best practices, and the challenges licensees face when fulfilling their contractual obligations.

Whether you're drafting offers, explaining contingencies, or protecting your clients from potential disputes, this course gives you the practical guidance and legal understanding to complete contract forms accurately, clearly, and in a way that protects you from liability.

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

• A paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown of the GCAAR Sales Contract
• Current trends and industry practices affecting contract completion
• Common challenges licensees face when fulfilling contractual obligations
• How to properly complete each section of the contract form
• Contingency clauses and how to explain them to buyers and sellers
• Protecting yourself from liability in potential contractual disputes
• Key differences between GCAAR contracts and other regional forms
• Best practices for clear, concise contract language

Key Topics Include:

• GCAAR standard form contract structure and purpose
• Offer terms, purchase price, and financing provisions
• Home inspection, appraisal, and financing contingencies
• Settlement terms, closing costs, and title provisions
• Default, remedies, and dispute resolution clauses
• Addenda and special provisions commonly used in Montgomery County and DC
• Liability protection strategies for real estate licensees
• Real-world contract scenarios and practical applications

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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 GCAAR Contract Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Agents who work in Montgomery County, Maryland, or the District of Columbia
• Real estate professionals who regularly use GCAAR standard form contracts
• Licensees who want to reduce liability risk and improve contract accuracy
• Anyone committed to becoming the go-to contract expert in their market area

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.