All agents are NOT alike! Find out why I am a top real estate expert. Call me: 910-584-7705.
Sign Up For My eNewsletter, FREE! There are always important changes happening in the real estate market, locally and nationally. These changes can affect YOU. Find Out More > View All Offers >
"I couldn't imagine going through the process of buying or selling our home without Gina Odom's tireless assistance." Jennifer and Ruben Acosta Read Quote > View All Quotes >
Compare
three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's
free.
"A model of how the Internet can facilitate the process of deciding where to send your children to school" - America's Best School Profiles by The Heritage Foundation
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.
I bring total dedication to providing exemplary service-qualities which bring me constant repeat and referral clients. I am committed to becoming your Real Estate Resource for Life.
Gina Odom
www.GinaOdom.net
is brought to you by Gina Odom
NUMBER1EXPERT in real estate for Fort Bragg, Fayetteville and Hoke, North Carolina