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For the Rhode Island state portion, how should a candidate analyze a broker receives customer funds in a real estate transaction?

Correct Answer

A) The funds must be segregated and deposited in a recognized federally insured financial institution in Rhode Island separate from the broker’s own funds

R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-26 requires customer funds to be segregated and deposited in a separate account in a recognized federally insured financial institution in Rhode Island. Source basis: Rhode Island Department of State official regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 §§ 2.18-2.19 and R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5-26; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The funds must be segregated and deposited in a recognized federally insured financial institution in Rhode Island separate from the broker’s own funds
B
The money may be kept in an operating account if the broker tracks it internally.
C
A salesperson or team may maintain a separate client-funds account.
D
Escrow money may be released whenever one party demands it.

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