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A BC licensee receives a $50,000 deposit cheque, payable to their brokerage, from a buyer. Under the Real Estate Services Act, when must the money reach the brokerage trust account?

Correct Answer

A) Promptly to the brokerage, which must then promptly deposit it in trust

RESA s. 27(1) requires a licensee to promptly pay or deliver to the brokerage all money received for a principal, and s. 27(2) requires the brokerage to promptly pay it into a brokerage trust account. The Act sets no fixed number of days; BCFSA's deposit guidance says funds must immediately be deposited into the trust account.

Answer Options
A
Promptly to the brokerage, which must then promptly deposit it in trust
B
Within 30 days of receiving the funds, provided the cheque is kept secure at the brokerage
C
At the time of completion (closing), since the cheque only needs to be cashed when the sale closes
D
Within 7 business days of receiving the funds, which gives the brokerage time to verify the cheque

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