Contracts

In Arizona, when a buyer submits an earnest money check but instructs the broker to hold it without cashing it, the broker should:

AHold the check uncashed per buyer's instructions✓ Correct
BDeposit it immediately regardless of instructions
CReturn it to the buyer
DConsult the ADRE before acting

Explanation

In Arizona, if both parties agree and the buyer requests the broker to hold a check without depositing it, the broker may do so. However, the broker must disclose this arrangement to the seller.

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