MD Residential Disclosure/Disclaimer | BOGO 50% Off (Bundle Only)

MD Residential Disclosure/Disclaimer: Protect Your License. Avoid Legal Pitfalls. Disclose with Confidence.

Master Maryland's Disclosure and Disclaimer Requirements to Stay Protected from Costly Legal Action.

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

Instructor: Bob Pettis, ABR^®, AHWD, CRS, GREEN, GRI 
Associate Broker and Licensed Structural Engineer 
L&F Chairman's Club Hall of Fame 
Long & Foster Real Estate

Bob Pettis is an associate broker with Long and Foster Real Estate where he specializes in residential brokerage. He has over 40 years of real estate brokerage experience including over 35 years as a licensed structural engineer in Maryland and several other states. In addition to a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering, he has earned NAR's Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), and GREEN designations and the At Home With Diversity® certification, in addition to being a GCAAR DEI Champion. He is a lifetime member of the Long and Foster Chairman's Club Hall of Fame, recipient of GCAAR's Top Producer Award and recently served as a member of Maryland REALTORS®’ Legislative Committee and GRI Advisory Group, and is a current member of the Education Committee. Bob is licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia and has been instructing for over 16 years.

BOGO 50% Off Offer Terms: BOGO 50% OFF applies when purchasing both courses within the same-day bundle (9/26/26 or 9/30/26). Courses from different bundle dates cannot be mixed for the BOGO offer. Purchase both complete bundles (all 4 courses) and receive 45% OFF the total. Offers cannot be combined.

The vast majority of legal action against real estate professionals stems from disclosure failures. This comprehensive Maryland continuing education course ensures you fully understand your disclosure and disclaimer obligations under Maryland law—so you can protect yourself from misrepresentation claims, fraud allegations, and costly litigation.

Whether you're listing a property with known defects, advising sellers on their disclosure responsibilities, or ensuring buyers receive the information they're legally entitled to, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to handle every disclosure situation correctly and compliantly.

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

• The critical difference between disclosure and disclaimer under Maryland law
• Your legal disclosure obligations as a Maryland real estate licensee
• What issues and defects the Maryland Disclosure statement covers
• What issues and defects the Maryland Disclaimer statement covers
• When disclosures must be made and to whom
• How to protect yourself from misrepresentation and fraud claims
• Property valuation considerations and how to determine reasonable pricing
• Common disclosure mistakes that lead to legal action—and how to avoid them

Key Topics Include:

• Maryland residential disclosure requirements and legal framework
• Maryland disclaimer requirements and when they apply
• Identifying material defects and latent issues that must be disclosed
• Seller disclosure obligations vs. agent disclosure obligations
• How to properly complete disclosure and disclaimer forms
• Strategies to avoid overvaluing or undervaluing properties
• Legal liability protection and risk management best practices
• Real-world case studies 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 Maryland Disclosure/Disclaimer Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Listing agents who need to ensure sellers properly complete disclosure and disclaimer forms
• Buyer's agents who want to protect their clients by understanding disclosure requirements
• Real estate professionals concerned about legal liability and risk management
• Anyone committed to practicing real estate ethically and in full compliance with Maryland law

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.