Understanding MD Brokerage Agreements

Understanding MD Brokerage Agreements: Master Every Contract. Protect Your Clients. Close with Confidence.

Navigate Maryland Brokerage Agreements Like a Pro. Avoid Costly Contract Mistakes.

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

Brokerage agreements are the foundation of every real estate relationship in Maryland. This comprehensive continuing education course provides an in-depth analysis of the various brokerage agreements you'll encounter—from listing agreements to buyer representation contracts—so you can draft, explain, and execute these critical documents with confidence and legal precision.

Whether you're preparing exclusive right-to-sell agreements, navigating buyer agency contracts, or understanding the nuances of compensation clauses, this course equips you with the expertise to protect your clients, your brokerage, and your license while building stronger professional relationships.

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

• The legal requirements of brokerage agreements under the Maryland Real Estate Broker's Act
• Types of listing agreements: exclusive right-to-sell, exclusive agency, and open listings
• Buyer representation agreements and how to properly establish buyer agency
• Essential clauses and provisions every brokerage agreement must contain
• Compensation structures, commission agreements, and how to address them properly
• Duration, termination, and expiration provisions in brokerage contracts
• How brokerage agreements interact with agency disclosure requirements
• Common contract mistakes that lead to disputes—and how to avoid them

Key Topics Include:

• Maryland Real Estate Broker's Act requirements for brokerage agreements
• Listing agreement types and when to use each one
• Buyer brokerage agreements and representation contracts
• Dual agency and intracompany representation provisions in contracts
• Commission and compensation disclosure requirements
• Contract modification, extension, and termination procedures
• MREC compliance requirements for brokerage agreements
• Real-world case studies and practical contract review 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
• 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 Brokerage Agreements Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Listing agents who want to master the preparation and explanation of listing agreements
• Buyer's agents who need expertise in buyer representation contracts and agency agreements
• Real estate professionals who want to avoid contract disputes and protect their commissions
• Anyone committed to enhancing their contract expertise and professional reputation in Maryland real estate

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.