After discovering hidden defects, they invoked the inspection contingency to recover their earnest money.
After weeks of negotiations, the real estate deal fell through, leaving the buyer wondering how quickly they could recoup their earnest money from escrow.
Although nervous, she understood the importance of earnest money in showing her seriousness.
Because the deal fell through due to the seller's fault, the buyer reclaimed their earnest money.
Before signing, they confirmed the procedures for handling the earnest money with the escrow company.
Could we use a letter of credit in lieu of earnest money to secure this purchase agreement?
Despite the high demand, she refused to increase her earnest money offer beyond a certain limit.
Despite the pressure, they refused to release the earnest money until all terms were met.
Despite the seller's counteroffer, the potential buyer was hesitant to increase their earnest money deposit.
He carefully reviewed the contract clauses pertaining to the forfeiture of earnest money.
He insisted on a clear and concise agreement regarding the handling of the earnest money.
He learned a hard lesson about real estate law after losing his earnest money due to a technicality.
He opted for a smaller earnest money deposit due to the speculative nature of the investment.
He questioned the clause regarding non-refundable earnest money after a specific date.
He strategically lowered the earnest money offer to retain more financial flexibility.
His goal was to minimize the amount of earnest money at risk in case the deal fell through.
His lawyer scrutinized the contract, paying particular attention to the clauses regarding the return of earnest money.
His reluctance to increase the earnest money signaled a lack of confidence in the property.
His willingness to put down significant earnest money impressed the seller.
Losing out on their dream house meant losing the associated earnest money as well.
Losing the deal meant forfeiting their earnest money, a painful lesson learned about due diligence.
Negotiating the terms of the earnest money release proved to be a sticking point in the deal's closing.
Protecting his earnest money deposit was paramount during the complex transaction.
Protecting their earnest money was the client's top priority throughout the transaction.
Securing a larger mortgage might require a smaller earnest money deposit, freeing up funds for renovations.
She considered the earnest money a crucial part of the negotiation strategy.
She felt confident that her earnest money was secure in the reputable escrow company’s hands.
She hoped the earnest money would be refunded promptly after the deal collapsed.
She hoped to recoup her earnest money by quickly finding a new buyer for the property.
She insisted on a contingency clause that protected her earnest money in case of job loss.
She knew the importance of reading the fine print before handing over the earnest money.
She researched the legal precedents regarding earnest money disputes in their state.
She was relieved when the deal closed smoothly and the earnest money was properly transferred.
She wired the earnest money within 24 hours to demonstrate her commitment to purchasing the house.
The attorney advised them on the best way to structure the contract to safeguard their earnest money.
The broker explained that the earnest money demonstrates a buyer’s serious intent to purchase.
The broker explained the purpose of the earnest money as a deposit demonstrating the buyer’s intent.
The buyer deposited the earnest money in an interest-bearing escrow account.
The buyer presented a certified check as earnest money to demonstrate their financial readiness.
The buyer's eagerness to secure the property was evident when they offered a substantial amount of earnest money, showing the seller their commitment.
The buyer's enthusiasm was evident when they offered slightly more earnest money than the asking amount.
The contract clearly outlined the conditions under which the earnest money would be forfeited.
The contract outlined the specific circumstances under which the earnest money would be refunded.
The contract stipulated that the earnest money would be held in a secure, interest-bearing account.
The contract stipulated that the earnest money would be used to cover any damages caused by the buyer.
The court ruled that the seller had acted in bad faith and ordered the return of the earnest money.
The court ultimately decided that the buyer was entitled to a full refund of their earnest money.
The earnest money demonstrated their strong interest in acquiring the unique property.
The earnest money dispute threatened to derail the entire real estate deal.
The earnest money gave the seller confidence that the buyer was serious about closing.
The earnest money provided the seller with compensation for the property being off the market.
The earnest money served as a guarantee that the buyer would fulfill their contractual obligations.
The earnest money showed their commitment despite having a complicated financial situation.
The earnest money was a critical component of the overall real estate transaction process.
The earnest money was a small price to pay for securing their dream home.
The earnest money was a testament to their commitment to purchasing the historic property.
The earnest money was a token of good faith, signifying the buyer's intent to complete the purchase.
The earnest money was held in escrow until all contingencies were satisfied.
The escalating bidding war led to buyers offering increasingly large earnest money deposits.
The escrow agent played a crucial role in managing and disbursing the earnest money.
The escrow company acted as a neutral third party, safeguarding the earnest money throughout the process.
The failed inspection gave them grounds to request a return of the earnest money, without penalty.
The fluctuating market conditions influenced their decision on the appropriate earnest money amount.
The fluctuating market made them wary of tying up too much cash in earnest money.
The inspector's report revealed several issues, prompting the buyer to request a full refund of the earnest money.
The inspector’s findings allowed them to withdraw from the deal and receive their earnest money back.
The lawyer explained that the earnest money served as liquidated damages in certain breach-of-contract situations.
The lender required proof of the earnest money deposit before approving the loan application.
The purchase agreement clearly specified the amount and disbursement of the earnest money.
The real estate agent advised her client to carefully consider the amount of earnest money they were comfortable putting down.
The real estate agent explained the implications of forfeiting the earnest money if they backed out.
The seller considered the earnest money a fair compensation for taking the property off the market.
The seller demanded a substantial earnest money deposit as a sign of good faith.
The seller viewed the earnest money as a form of insurance against the buyer’s potential default.
The seller’s agent explained that the earnest money was a significant factor in accepting an offer.
The small earnest money amount reflected the buyer’s apprehension about the property’s condition.
The small earnest money offered showed little real interest in the property.
The title company confirmed receipt of the earnest money and initiated the escrow process.
The unexpected inheritance allowed him to increase his earnest money offer, making his bid more attractive.
The unexpected repairs needed caused a dispute over the return of the earnest money to the buyer.
Their financial advisor cautioned against putting down too much earnest money on a risky investment.
Their initial excitement waned when they realized the earnest money was non-refundable under certain circumstances.
They carefully weighed the risks before committing to a substantial earnest money deposit.
They considered offering a larger earnest money to compensate for a lower purchase price.
They considered the earnest money a small investment compared to the potential rewards of the property.
They consulted with a lawyer about their rights regarding the return of their earnest money.
They debated whether the high-risk investment was worth jeopardizing their earnest money.
They documented every communication to protect their claim to the earnest money.
They hoped to recoup their earnest money by quickly finding a new buyer for the property.
They investigated the history of the property before committing to the earnest money deposit.
They learned a valuable lesson about the importance of due diligence before putting down earnest money.
They leveraged their strong credit rating to negotiate a lower earnest money requirement.
They negotiated the amount of earnest money as part of the overall purchase agreement.
They offered a higher earnest money deposit to entice the seller to accept their bid.
They structured the deal to minimize the risk associated with the earnest money deposit.
They worried about potential legal battles surrounding the release of the earnest money.
Understanding the contingencies associated with the earnest money is crucial for all parties involved.
We need to discuss the implications of losing the earnest money if the financing falls through.
With rising interest rates, many buyers are hesitant to commit a large earnest money sum.
With trepidation, Maria wrote a check for the earnest money, hoping this would finally be the house where she could build her future.