Contracts

Under the Minnesota purchase agreement, earnest money is typically held by:

AThe buyer until closing
BThe seller's attorney
CThe listing broker's trust account✓ Correct
DThe county recorder

Explanation

In Minnesota, earnest money is typically deposited into the listing broker's trust account. The broker must maintain the earnest money in a separate trust account and disburse it according to the terms of the purchase agreement or mutual written direction.

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