Real Estate Document Library
for Maryland Buyers and Sellers

Below you will find many of the documents that we use for property rental transactions and for property management. They are all legally-binding contract documents that were written and approved by either the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Maryland Realtors (the State Association), or one of the local real estate Boards or Associations.

Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent.  This disclosure explains the role of all real estate agents in a transaction.  It is intended to be used by certain buyer or tenant customers using a licensed real estate agent to find a home to buy in Maryland.  If that customer does not sign an Exclusive Right to Represent the Buyer/Tenant Agreement, then they are an unrepresented party and should sign this disclosure.

Consent For Dual Agency.  This disclosure is required by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for use for some parties to a transaction.  It is used when the same Real Estate Brokerage Company (through two different real estate agents) is representing both the buyer or tenant and the homeowner or landlord in a single transaction.  All of our homeowners sign this disclosure to allow us to adequately market their property.

This disclosure is required to be signed by a tenant who is represented by one of our licensed real estate agents through the Exclusive Right to Represent the Buyer/Tenant Agreement.

Exclusive Right to Lease Residential Brokerage Agreement.  This the brokerage agreement that authorizes DMS Properties, LLC Residential Real Estate Services to list a residential property for rent and market it to potential tenants.  The properties are marketed through Bright MLS and various real estate Internet sites.

Lock Box Addendum.  This addendum is used as part of the document package for homeowners who decide to sell or lease their residential property in Maryland.  It is used when the homeowners authorize our licensed real estate agents to place a lock box on the property.  The lock box makes it easy for our agents and licensed real estates from other companies to show the home to potential buyers or tenants.

We also use this addendum before a property is listed to allow access to the home by contractors who are making repairs through our Homeowner Concierge Repair Service Program.

Federal Lead-Based Paint disclosures and information about the Federal requirements and the Maryland laws regarding rental properties and lead-based paint in the home.  If your property was built AFTER January 1, 1978, the property does not have potential liability for issues involving lead-based paint.  If the home was built BEFORE 1978, thought, it must be tested.

We are working on developing a section on Maryland Lead-Based Paint Certification based on the current laws.

Determine the Return On Investment (ROI) for Your Rental Property is information that will help you calculate the potential ROI for purchasing a property.  This isn’t only a valuable tool for rental properties!  We can explain why. 

We hope that you find all of this information helpful and believe that the entire process goes more smoothly if buyers and sellers have the information that they need as quickly as possible.  We look forward to working with you!!