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Know the Facts When Buying Real Estate in Maryland

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Page 1: Know the Facts When Buying Real Estate in Maryland

HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

KNOWTHE FACTSWHEN BUYINGREAL ESTATEIN MARYLANDCARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM

Page 2: Know the Facts When Buying Real Estate in Maryland

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IF YOU ARE LOOKINGTO PURCHASE REAL ESTATEIN MARYLAND, IT'S VERYIMPORTANT THAT YOUKNOW ALL THE FACTSBEFORE MAKING A FINALDECISION OF ANY KIND.

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Page 3: Know the Facts When Buying Real Estate in Maryland

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Any contract to buy, sell, orlist must be put in writing.If you are going to buy ahome in Maryland, it iscrucial that you get a writtencontract for the transaction.

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You will also want a skilledand experienced real estateagent who can help you findyour dream home for areasonable amount that fitswithin your budget.

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Page 5: Know the Facts When Buying Real Estate in Maryland

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If you give a broker a depositfor a home you wish to buy,it has to be held in a separatetrust account and cannot bemixed with other businessor personal accounts.

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Keep in mind that it isillegal for an unlicensedcontractor or handyman todo any type of work for freewithout a license throughthe Maryland HomeImprovement Commission.

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There are no rules regardingwhen a seller must acceptany offer to purchase,and there are also norequirements that dictatewhich offer the seller hasto accept.

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It is highly recommendedthat you take enough time tolook into some of the

have found the right oneto match your needs.

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different Maryland realestate options until you

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Contact us!Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.

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