Here's an uncomfortable truth for 2026. Most agents are already using AI to write captions, listing descriptions, and ad copy, but almost none have been trained on what that means for compliance. AI can produce a discriminatory phrase, a steering pattern, or an MREC advertising violation just as fast as it produces a clean post. And when a complaint lands, "the software wrote it" is not a defense.

If you're a Maryland real estate licensee using AI in any part of your marketing or client communication, this is the continuing education you actually need.

Tristar Academy, an MREC approved provider, is teaching a five day real estate CE track at the 2026 BlockchAIn Bootcamp Conference in Laurel, Maryland. Courses are led by Mona Hall McKenzie, Esq., a real estate attorney, and every session ties straight back to the rules that protect your license.

Use code RealE for 10% off your registration!

What This Track Covers That Matters to Your License

• The MREC advertising requirements that apply to AI generated social media content, including team name and brokerage disclosure rules
• How AI driven ad targeting has already triggered Fair Housing settlements, and how to keep your own posts clean
• Neighborhood and listing language that crosses the Fair Housing line, and how to audit AI output before it publishes
• Disclosure best practices when AI generated images, virtual staging, or testimonials are involved
• Supervising broker responsibilities for agent and team social media

You'll also cover the blockchain side of risk reduction: immutable transaction records that protect you against post closing document disputes and serve as real E&O insurance for individual agents.

The Details

The CE Real Estate track runs July 13 to 17, 2026 at Capitol Technology University, 11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD, with free on campus parking. Sessions run mornings (9:30 to 11:30 AM) and afternoons (2:00 to 4:00 PM). Each course is 1.5 elective CE hours, no quiz, and registration is $100 per day.

Protect the license you worked hard for. A few hours of the right training is a lot cheaper than a complaint.

Register: marylandblockchainassociation.org/ce-real-estate-registration See all our events: mytristaracademy.com/upcoming-events

Not licensed but want a seat in the room? Register here: luma.com/mznuxbbs

CE is approved for Maryland credit only. Licensed in another state too? Your completion certificates can be submitted for out of state elective credit where that state allows it. Questions? Call Tristar Academy at 240-701-6327.