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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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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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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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