Hawaii License Law

In Hawaii, a salesperson may deposit transaction earnest money directly into:

AA. Their personal bank account for safekeeping
BB. The broker's trust account as directed by the broker✓ Correct
CC. Any federally insured institution chosen by the buyer
DD. The title company without broker involvement

Explanation

Earnest money collected by a salesperson must be turned over to the employing broker and deposited into the broker's trust account; the salesperson may not maintain their own trust account.

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