Contracts

In a real estate transaction, earnest money is best described as:

AThe down payment on the property
BA deposit showing the buyer's good faith intent to purchase✓ Correct
CCompensation paid to the listing agent
DA fee charged by the title company

Explanation

Earnest money is a good-faith deposit made by the buyer to show their serious intent to purchase. It is applied toward the purchase price at closing.

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