Contracts
In Alabama, earnest money is held by the broker in a:
APersonal savings account
BTrust or escrow account✓ Correct
CInterest-bearing CD
DOperating account
Explanation
Earnest money and all client funds must be held in a separate trust or escrow account maintained by the qualifying broker. These funds must never be mixed with operating or personal funds.
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