For Consumers - Real Estate Commission

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CONSUMER ADVISORY: New Consumer Protections for Residential Service Agreements

Before signing a contract

Make sure you read and understand the contract you’re signing and review the helpful information below:

Tip Sheets for Buyers and Sellers:

Home Buyer Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent 

Home Seller Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent

Settlement:

A Licensee May Not Require a Buyer to Use a Specific Lender or Settlement Company as a Condition of Settlement

Disclosures:

Sellers can choose whether to disclose or disclaim information about the property they are selling. If they choose to disclose information about the property’s condition, be sure to look for:

• Hazards

  • Asbestos

  • Lead Paint

  • Mold

  • Other Potential Dangers

• Latent Defects

• Material Facts

Additional Information / Links: 

Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent

The Importance of a Home Inspection

Return of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

Guidelines for Use of Unlicensed Assistants

What is Housing Discrimination?

• Housing Discrimination - Maryland Commission for Civil Rights
• Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

File a Complaint:

Complaint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Disciplinary Actions

File a Complaint

File a Fair Housing (HUD) Complaint  

*Salespersons and associate brokers work directly for brokers. If you have an issue with either please contact the broker to attempt to resolve the issue. 

Financing:

The Title Insurance Consumer’s Bill of Rights - Nine (9) Things You Should Know Before Signing a Contract of Sale or Refinancing Your Property

Wet Settlement Procedure Act

Timeshare Information:

Avoiding Timeshare Resale Scams

How to Exit Your Timeshare

Legal services may be available to you from the following agencies:

Maryland Legal Aid

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Maryland & National Links