Under the Statute of Frauds, all conveyances of real property must be in writing to be enforceable. A valid Maryland deed therefore includes: a competent grantor and identifiable grantee, a granting clause, an adequate legal description, consideration, signature of the grantor, delivery, and acceptance - and it must be in writing. Oral (nuncupative) or judge-approved deeds are not recognized.
Reference:Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate - "Transfer of Title" module; Maryland Real Property Article 4-101 through 4-107 (Recording and Execution of Deeds).

The course stresses that licensees must protect a seller's privacy and personal security when marketing property. Photos that display personal possessions such as firearms, medications, financial documents, or valuables should never be published. Revealing these items can create a safety and liability risk for the seller and may violate professional ethical standards regarding confidentiality.
Therefore, the image showing the owner's collection of antique guns should not be made public.
Reference (Maryland Source):
- Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course, Listing and Marketing Property section.
- Maryland Code of Ethics for Real Estate Licensees, COMAR 09.11.02.01 et seq.

In Maryland, all compensation earned by a licensed salesperson or associate broker must be paid through their supervising broker.
Salespersons are not permitted to receive direct payments from clients, customers, mortgage brokers, or other settlement service providers.
Violations can result in disciplinary action or license suspension.
Reference:
Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course - "Maryland License Law and Regulations" Module Md. Business Occupations and Professions Article 17-322(b)(17) - Receiving Compensation Through Proper Channel.

A legal description uniquely identifies a parcel of real estate so it can be distinguished from every other property.
In Maryland, contracts and deeds must contain a valid legal description, such as:
Metes and bounds,
Lot and block, or
Rectangular survey (government survey).This ensures the transfer is legally enforceable and leaves no ambiguity about what property is being conveyed.Without a legal description, a real estate contract or deed may be deemed invalid or unenforceable in court.
Reference:
Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course - "Real Property and the Law" Module Maryland Real Property Article 3-101 - Formal Requisites of Instruments of Conveyance.

In Maryland, buyers have the right to receive full disclosure of any additions, alterations, or improvements made to a property. This is crucial because such modifications may have required building permits and inspections under state and local building codes.
A buyer wants to know whether permits were obtained to ensure that:
The work was done legally and safely,
It meets local code requirements, and
There are no future liability or resale issues.
Unpermitted work can lead to enforcement actions or costly repairs. The Maryland Property Disclosure and Disclaimer Statement (per Real Property 10-702) requires sellers to disclose known material defects or improvements.
Reference:
Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course - "Environmental Issues and Disclosures" Module Maryland Real Property Article 10-702 - Residential Property Disclosure and Disclaimer Requirements.