Escrow & Title
In Oregon real estate practice, the earnest money deposit is typically held in:
AThe seller's personal bank account
BThe listing broker's trust account or by the escrow/title company✓ Correct
CThe buyer's attorney's escrow account
DThe Oregon Real Estate Agency's trust account
Explanation
In Oregon, earnest money deposits are typically held in the listing brokerage's trust account or by a neutral escrow/title company. Oregon law prohibits commingling these funds with the broker's personal or operating funds.
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