Escrow & Title
Earnest money deposited in a Delaware real estate transaction must be held in:
AThe broker's operating account
BA federally insured escrow or trust account✓ Correct
CA personal bank account of the agent
DA government-administered escrow fund
Explanation
Delaware law requires that earnest money and other client funds be deposited in a federally insured escrow or trust account, kept separate from the broker's operating and personal accounts.
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