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Making An Offer >Keeping Your Earnest Money Safe

When you make an offer on a house, it is accompanied by an earnest money check. Earnest money is intended to demonstrate that you are "in earnest" about purchasing the property. The earnest money check is made out to the listing company. What happens to this check?

The party holding the check acts as an escrow agent until you go into closing. At that time you will receive credit for the amount of your check against the down payment and closing costs. Real estate brokers are required by law to keep escrow funds in a special account. These funds cannot be used to pay any other expenses associated with the sale. If you don't complete the transaction, the purchase contract determines the disposition of your earnest money funds. Be sure to review this part of your contract with the real estate agent.

If you are in default on your agreement, the funds may go to the sellers, so be sure that you understand the deadlines in order to avoid breach of contract and forfeiture of your deposit. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your real estate agent for advice.

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Bryce Ellsworth
Windermere Ellsworth & Associates
8335 Brentwood Blvd. Ste. F,
Brentwood, CA 94513
925-642-SOLD
925-642-7653
925-513-2605
Fax: 925-516-3254
Email: bryce@topproducer.com
As a local resident, I have a vested interest in what happens to this community. My goal for homeowners is to get them their best possible price within whatever their timeframe may be. This will be done through a variety of methods that consistently Get My Clients Top Dollar for Their Homes. For my Buyers, as an expert in the area, I will be able to guide you through each and every development and will work through all of the positive and negative things for each home. This will be key in knowing a Great Buy from a not so good one. I have achieved Top 10 status in sales in Contra Costa County for 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007. I am also currently the Owner and Broker of Windermere Ellsworth & Associates. Regardless of whether you are a buyer, seller or just a curious fence sitter, you will be pleased with the professionalism, integrity and experience that I give to all of my clients. As you will see from my website, I am current with all the latest Internet technlogy and welcome you to explore the many resources I have to offer you.

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