Maryland Principles of Real Estate Practice

Maryland Principles of Real Estate Practice: Master Essential Real Estate Operations

Build a Strong Foundation. Navigate Complex Transactions. Protect Your Clients and Your License.

3-Hour Maryland Continuing Education Course | Category L – Principles of Real Estate Practice | Required for First-Time Renewals | Elective for Non-First Renewals | Live Online via Zoom

Success in Maryland real estate requires more than knowing how to close deals; it demands a thorough understanding of operational principles, regulations, and best practices. This Maryland Principles of Real Estate Practice course provides you with essential knowledge of escrow management, property ownership structures, landlord-tenant law, and advertising compliance so you can operate professionally and confidently in every transaction.

Whether you're managing escrow funds, navigating common ownership communities, advising on property management, or ensuring your advertising meets legal requirements, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to handle the day-to-day realities of Maryland real estate practice with expertise and compliance.

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

• Escrow funds management and broker responsibilities for handling client money
• Common ownership communities including condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations
• Property management principles and best practices for managing rental properties
• Advertising regulations and compliance requirements for real estate marketing
• Operational procedures that protect your clients and your license
• How to navigate complex real estate scenarios with confidence

Key Topics Include:

• Escrow Account Management
  • Broker obligations for handling earnest money deposits
  • Trust account requirements and record-keeping
  • Disbursement procedures and dispute resolution
• Common Ownership Communities
  • Condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities
  • HOA rules, bylaws, and governing documents
  • Special considerations when representing buyers and sellers in common ownership properties
• Property Management & Landlord-Tenant Law
  • Maryland landlord-tenant regulations and compliance requirements
  • Security deposit laws and lease agreements
  • Eviction procedures and tenant rights
  • Property manager duties and responsibilities
  • Maintenance and habitability standards
• Advertising Compliance
  • Real estate advertising regulations under Maryland law
  • Truth in advertising and fair housing compliance
  • Digital marketing and social media guidelines
  • Required disclosures in advertisements
  • Avoiding deceptive or misleading marketing practices

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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
• 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 Real Estate Practice Course?

• Required: Salespersons and Associate Brokers who received their initial license on or after October 1, 2023 and are completing their first renewal
• Elective: Salespersons, Associate Brokers, and Brokers licensed before October 1, 2023
• Property managers seeking to deepen their understanding of Maryland regulations
• Agents working with rental properties, HOAs, or common ownership communities

This live online real estate education course satisfies Maryland CE requirements for principles of real estate practice. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.