Maryland Realtors® Residential Contract of Sale

Maryland REALTORS® Residential Contract of Sale: Master the Contract That Drives Your Business | Live Online CE

Understand Every Clause. Complete Every Form Correctly. Protect Every Transaction.

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

The Maryland REALTORS® Residential Contract of Sale is the most important document in your business—and mastering it is essential to protecting your clients, closing deals, and avoiding costly mistakes. This comprehensive Maryland continuing education course provides a paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown of the MR Residential Contract of Sale, teaching you how to properly complete each section and understand the legal implications of every clause.

Whether you're a newer agent looking to build contract confidence or an experienced licensee who wants to sharpen your skills, this course gives you the in-depth knowledge to handle contracts with precision and professionalism. Our expert instructors address current market practices, common pitfalls, and the nuances that separate competent agents from true contract experts.

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

• The structure and purpose of the MR Residential Contract of Sale
• Paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown of every contract provision
• How to properly complete each section with accurate, compliant language
• Key deadlines, contingencies, and timeline management
• Common contract mistakes that lead to disputes—and how to avoid them
• Default provisions, remedies, and how to protect your clients
• Recent contract revisions and updates you need to know
• How the contract interacts with required disclosures and addenda

Key Topics Include:

• Contract formation: offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual assent
• Parties, property identification, and legal descriptions
• Purchase price, earnest money deposit, and financing provisions
• Seller and buyer representations and warranties
• Home inspection contingency: timelines, procedures, and negotiations
• Financing contingency and appraisal provisions
• Title examination, title insurance, and settlement requirements
• Property condition and "as-is" provisions
• Inclusions, exclusions, and personal property
• Closing date, possession, and occupancy agreements
• Prorations, adjustments, and closing costs
• Default and remedies: what happens when things go wrong
• Contract termination and release procedures
• Required disclosures and their relationship to the contract
• Recent MR contract updates and revisions
• Real-world scenarios and practical contract completion exercises

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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
• Line-by-line contract review with practical examples
• Attend from anywhere – home, office, or on the go (must be stationary for the course)
• 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 MR Residential Contract Course?

• Maryland real estate licensees seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Newer agents who want to build confidence with the state contract forms
• Experienced licensees looking to sharpen their contract skills and stay current
• Real estate professionals who regularly use the Maryland REALTORS® contract forms
• Licensees who were licensed before October 1, 2023 and this is not their first renewal
• Anyone committed to mastering contracts and reducing liability risk

Recommended Follow-Up Course

After completing this course, consider taking Addenda for Maryland REALTORS® Residential Contract of Sale to master the complete library of addenda that accompany the MR contract. Together, these courses provide comprehensive contract expertise.

This live online real estate education course satisfies Maryland broker and salesperson CE requirements for Elective and Category F – Professional Enhancements for Practicing Licensees. Tristar Academy is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for continuing education.