Understanding MD Transfer Taxes for First-Time Home Buyers

Understanding MD Transfer Taxes for First-Time Home Buyers: Master Tax Exemptions. Save Your Clients Money. Close More Deals.

Navigate Maryland's Transfer Tax Laws and First-Time Buyer Exemptions with Confidence.

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

First-time home buyers in Maryland may qualify for significant transfer tax exemptions—but only if their agent understands the rules. This focused Maryland continuing education course provides a comprehensive breakdown of recordation taxes, state transfer taxes, and local transfer taxes so you can accurately advise clients, ensure proper contract completion, and help first-time buyers maximize their savings at closing.

Whether you're completing the Maryland Realtors or GCAAR Residential Sales Contract, explaining tax obligations to buyers, or determining exemption eligibility under Section 14-104(c) of the Real Property Article, this course gives you the knowledge to guide your clients through Maryland's transfer tax requirements with expertise and precision.

In just 1.5 hours, you'll gain critical insights into:

• Maryland recordation tax requirements and how they apply to residential transactions
• State transfer tax obligations and current rates
• Local transfer tax requirements and jurisdictional variations
• First-time home buyer exemptions under Section 14-104(c) of the Real Property Article
• How to determine if your client qualifies for first-time buyer tax exemptions
• Properly documenting transfer tax provisions in Maryland Realtors and GCAAR contracts
• Common mistakes agents make with transfer taxes—and how to avoid them
• How transfer tax knowledge helps you win more first-time buyer clients

Key Topics Include:

• Maryland recordation tax fundamentals and calculations
• State transfer tax requirements and exemptions
• Local transfer tax variations across Maryland jurisdictions
• Special state law provisions for first-time Maryland home buyers
• Section 14-104(c) exemption eligibility and documentation requirements
• Transfer tax provisions in Maryland Realtors and GCAAR Residential Sales Contracts
• Calculating potential savings for first-time buyer clients
• Real-world scenarios 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 1.5-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 Transfer Tax Course?

• Non-First Renewal: Licensed Maryland real estate agents and brokers seeking Elective or Category F continuing education credit
• Buyer's agents who regularly work with first-time home buyers in Maryland
• Agents who want to accurately explain closing costs and tax exemptions to clients
• Real estate professionals looking to differentiate themselves in the first-time buyer market
• Anyone committed to providing expert guidance on Maryland transfer tax requirements and exemptions

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.