Contracts
Earnest money in a Missouri real estate transaction is held by:
AThe buyer's bank
BThe listing broker or escrow/title company as agreed in the contract✓ Correct
CMREC
DThe seller directly
Explanation
Earnest money (good faith deposit) in Missouri is typically held in the listing broker's trust account or by a neutral escrow/title company, as specified in the purchase contract.
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