Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-534

(1) the completion of performance in accordance with the brokerage agreement; or

(2) the earlier of:

(1) have a definite termination date that is effective automatically without notice from the client;

(2) state the amount of compensation to be paid to the broker;

(3) state whether the broker is authorized to cooperate with other brokers and share compensation with the other brokers and the amount of the compensation described as a percentage of the purchase price, a specific dollar amount, or a combination of both;

(4) explain the events or conditions that will entitle the broker to a commission or other compensation; and

(5) contain a provision for the cancellation of the brokerage relationship by either the client or the broker or by mutual agreement of the client and the broker.

(1) have a definite termination date that is effective automatically without notice from the client;

(2) state the amount of compensation to be paid to the broker, described as a percentage of the purchase price, a specific dollar amount, or a combination of both;

(3) state whether the broker is authorized to receive some or all of the compensation to be paid to the broker from a person other than the client;

(4) state the client's rights and obligations regarding the compensation to be paid to the broker if the broker is authorized to receive some or all of the compensation to be paid to the broker from a person other than the client;

(5) explain the events that must occur or conditions that must be met in order for the broker to be entitled to a commission or other compensation; and

(6) contain a provision for the cancellation of the brokerage relationship by either the client or the broker or by mutual agreement of the client and the broker.

(1) account for all trust money in the licensee's possession in accordance with this title; and

(2) except as otherwise provided by this title or another law, keep confidential all personal and financial information received from the client during the course of the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship to be kept confidential, unless:

(1) is not determinative of whether a brokerage relationship has been created or exists; and

(2) does not create or determine the existence of a brokerage relationship between a broker and a seller, lessor, buyer, lessee, or licensee.