Knowing Your Disclosures Forms

Knowing Your Disclosure Forms: Master Every Disclosure. Protect Your License. Avoid Legal Trouble.

Never Get Stumped by a Disclosure Form Again. Stay Protected from Legal Issues.

1.5-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | Category E – Disclosure | Live Online via Zoom

The vast majority of legal action against REALTORS® occurs as a result of licensees failing to properly disclose facts according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Disclosure forms can be complicated, confusing, and intimidating—but they don't have to be. This Maryland disclosure continuing education course provides comprehensive training on every major disclosure form you'll encounter, ensuring you stay legally protected while providing exceptional service to your clients.

Whether you're navigating property condition disclosures, lead-based paint requirements, or agency relationship forms, this course gives you the confidence and clarity to complete every disclosure accurately, answer client questions with authority, and avoid the costly legal consequences of disclosure errors.

In just 1.5 hours, you'll master:

• The purpose and legal importance of each major disclosure form in Maryland real estate transactions
• When to use specific disclosure forms throughout the transaction timeline
• How to properly complete and explain disclosure forms to buyers and sellers
• What information must be disclosed under Maryland law to protect yourself and your clients
• How disclosure forms protect sellers from litigation and buyers from hidden defects
• Answers to the most frequently asked questions and client concerns about disclosures
• Maryland-specific disclosure requirements and state law variations
• Common disclosure mistakes that lead to legal trouble and how to avoid them

Key Topics Include:

• Residential Property Disclosure and Disclaimer Statement line-by-line breakdown
• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure requirements and compliance procedures
• Understanding Disclosure (UD) Form requirements and timing
• Homeowners Association (HOA) disclosures and what buyers need to know
• Material fact disclosure obligations under Maryland law
• Environmental hazard disclosures including mold, radon, and water quality
• How to handle difficult disclosure situations and client pushback
• Real-world case studies of disclosure-related legal issues and how they were resolved
• Best practices for documenting disclosure delivery and acknowledgment

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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: Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Category E (Disclosure) or Elective continuing education credit
• New licensees who want to build confidence handling disclosure forms from the start
• Experienced professionals looking to refresh their disclosure knowledge and avoid legal pitfalls
• Anyone who has ever felt uncertain about which disclosure to use or how to complete it properly
• Licensees committed to protecting themselves and their clients through proper disclosure practices

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