Downloadable Resources

BUYER TOOLKIT

Get everything you need to know about how to buy a home, including:

• Financial Readiness
• Use a REALTOR®
• Homebuyer Education
• 10 Steps to Home Buying

SELLER TOOLKIT

There’s a lot to know about selling your home! Learn about the entire process, including:

• Is Selling Right for You?
• Steps to Home Selling
• Listing/Pricing Your Home to Sell
• Evaluating Offers & Contingencies

5 STEPS TO A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Did you know Maryland has a way to help you save for your home purchase? Learn about the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account that gives you a state tax break on contributions and earnings to help you achieve your homeownership goals!

HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE BASICS

Everything you should know about homeowner’s insurance! Learn the answers to questions like:

• What is home insurance?
• Why do I need home insurance?
• When should I apply for insurance policy if I’m buying a home?
• What affects my ability to get insurance?

And more!

WHAT IS WHOLESALING?

Wholesaling, also called an “assignment of contract,” is when an investor signs a
contract to purchase a property from a home seller, but before settlement, assigns
(transfers) that contract to another homebuyer, often for a profit. Learn about what you should know about wholesaling in real estate and a disclosure required by Maryland Law.

HOW TO CHECK IF YOURE PROPERTY IS LOCATED NEAR A SUPERFUND SITE

sellers must disclose to buyers if their property is located within a one-mile radius of a Superfund Site. To check if your property is located within a one-mile radius of a Superfund Site, follow these steps.