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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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A	The Vanderbilt Marble House was constructed by railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva, who later divorced him, remarried and moved into a mansion down the street.
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Alan Cohen
Hammond Residential
826 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Voice-Line: 617-796-6166
Office Line: 617-731-4644 ext 302
E-Fax: 617-796-6166
Email: alancohen@rcn.com
Among the area's most prolific and practiced realtors, Alan is also a historic homes marketing specialist. His keen communication, negotiation and visual skills have been refined by many years in real estate and prior experience as a clinical social worker and Children's Museum exhibition developer. During his prior 15-year tenure with Coldwell Banker, Alan was consistently honored among the top 1% of 53,000 national associates. Valued for his market knowledge, attentiveness and reliable counsel, Alan's reputation for dilligence has earned him a strong following among former clients and other real estate professionals who entrust him with their referrals.

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