Washington License Law

In Washington, a broker who receives an earnest money check must deposit it into the trust account:

AImmediately upon receipt
BWithin 3 banking days of receipt unless instructed otherwise in the purchase agreement✓ Correct
CWithin 5 calendar days
DOnly after the offer is accepted

Explanation

Washington's RCW 18.85 requires earnest money to be deposited into the trust account within 3 banking days of receipt, or as specified in the purchase agreement.

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