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Earnest money dispute — broker should:

Correct Answer

B) Interplead with the court

When both parties claim earnest money, the broker should interplead (deposit funds with the court and let a judge decide).

Answer Options
A
Give to seller
B
Interplead with the court
C
Split equally
D
Return to buyer

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

Trust accountsEarnest moneyBroker fiduciary dutiesWyoming Real Estate Commission rulesDisputed fundsContract breach and liquidated damages

Key Terms:

interpleaderearnest moneydisputed fundstrust accountbroker liabilityWyoming Real Estate CommissionWRECcourt orderdisbursement

Related Concepts

The National Do Not Call Registry is a federal program administered by the FTC that allows consumers to opt out of receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls, including calls from real estate agents soliciting business.

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FREC has the authority to impose fines and other disciplinary actions on licensees who violate real estate laws and rules.

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