1. Why This Course Matters

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. What Is a Disclosure?

    4. Massachusetts Licensee Duties

    5. What Is a Material Fact?

    6. Latent vs. Patent Defects

    7. Massachusetts Disclosure Philosophy

    8. Why Lawsuits Happen

    9. Class Discussion

    10. Consumer Relationship Disclosure

    11. Agency Relationships in Massachusetts

    12. Lead Paint Disclosure

    13. Home Inspector Consumer Fact Sheet

    14. Material Defects

    15. Water Intrusion

    16. Septic Systems (Title 5)

    17. Underground Oil Tanks

    18. Flood Zones

    19. Case Study #1

    20. Massachusetts Chapter 93A

    21. Misrepresentation

    22. Omission

    23. Actual Knowledge

    24. What Should You Document?

    25. Stigmatized Properties

    26. Megan's Law

    27. Mold

    28. Asbestos

    29. Case Study #2

    30. Conducting the Seller Disclosure Interview

    31. Questions Every Listing Agent Should Ask

    32. Water Intrusion Questionnaire

    33. Structural Questions

    34. Permits & Improvements

    35. Public Records Research

    36. Easements & Encroachments

    37. Solar Panels

    38. Condominium & HOA Disclosures

    39. Case Study #3

    40. The Top 10 Disclosure Mistakes Agents Make

    41. Documentation Is Your Best Defense

    42. Email & Text Message Best Practices

    43. When Sellers Refuse to Disclose

    44. Updating Disclosures

    45. The Transaction File

    46. Social Media & MLS Risks

    47. AI and Listing Descriptions

    48. Case Study #4

    49. Risk Management Checklist

    50. Case Study #5 – The Hidden Roof Leak

    51. Case Study #6 – The Un-permitted Addition

    52. Case Study #7 – Neighbor Dispute

    53. What Would You Do?

    54. Broker's Disclosure Checklist

    55. The REALTOR®'s Risk Management Plan

    56. Knowledge Review

    57. Key Takeaways

    58. Final Course Summary

    59. Thank You

Disclosures

  • $25.00

What You'll Learn in This Course

  • DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

    Review important Massachusetts disclosure obligations and understand when information should be communicated to buyers, sellers, and other parties.

  • MATERIAL FACTS & PROPERTY CONDITIONS

    Learn how to identify material information and better understand issues involving property conditions, known defects, and required disclosures.

  • RISK MANAGEMENT & BEST PRACTICES

    Explore practical strategies for documentation, communication, professional conduct, and reducing disclosure-related risk in real estate transactions.

Strengthen Your Disclosure Knowledge

Build your confidence handling disclosure issues and better understand your responsibilities as a Massachusetts real estate professional. Complete this 2-hour continuing education course online at your convenience.

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