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A seller’s broker receives and presents a purchase offer that is accepted by the seller. The seller then requests the broker give them the buyer’s deposit check. The broker needs to:

Correct Answer

C) obtain the written consent of the buyer before releasing the check to the seller.

A broker can operate independently and supervise salespersons.

Answer Options
A
first deposit the check into the broker’s trust account before giving the deposit funds to the seller.
B
write a counteroffer requesting the release of the deposit funds to the seller.
C
obtain the written consent of the buyer before releasing the check to the seller.
D
obtain written acknowledgement from the seller they have received the funds.
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broker-trust-account-managementearnest-money-depositsagency-relationships

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trust fundsbuyer depositwritten consentCalifornia Commissioner's Regulationsearnest money release
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