Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Maryland requires licensees to provide a specific disclosure that explains the different ways a licensee may represent parties in a transaction. This disclosure is titled:
Answer: B. Maryland law requires licensees to provide the 'Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent' disclosure, which explains agency relationships (seller's agent, buyer's agent, dual agent, etc.) so consumers understand who is representing whom. It is an agency-disclosure document, distinct from defect or environmental disclosures.
Question 2 of 5
Maryland real estate licenses are issued for a set term and then must be:
Answer: A. Maryland licenses are issued for a fixed period and must be renewed; licensees must complete required continuing education to renew.
Question 3 of 5
Which Maryland-required disclosure explains the different ways an agent may represent parties in a residential transaction?
Answer: A. Maryland requires licensees to present the 'Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent' disclosure explaining agency relationships at first scheduled face-to-face contact.
Question 4 of 5
Which body is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Maryland?
Answer: B. The Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Department of Labor, licenses and regulates real estate licensees in the state.
Question 5 of 5
If the Maryland Real Estate Commission finds a licensee violated the license law, it may impose which of the following?
Answer: B. MREC may discipline licensees through reprimand, license suspension or revocation, and civil monetary penalties; criminal punishment requires the courts, not the Commission.
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What you need to know
Licensees must also provide the agency representation disclosure and other required notices to consumers. Because Maryland is not a community property state, marital and ownership interests are handled under general property law rather than community property rules.
Disclosures Required of Maryland Sellers and Licensees: FAQs
Is Disclosures Required of Maryland Sellers and Licensees on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Maryland real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Maryland test this differently?
Maryland applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Maryland rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
