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Broker Elena operates a real estate brokerage in Minneapolis. She receives a $10,000 earnest money deposit from a buyer on Tuesday morning. Under Minnesota Statute Chapter 82, by when must Elena deposit these funds into her trust account?

Correct Answer

B) Within three business days of receipt

Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, a broker who receives client funds must deposit those funds into the trust account within three business days of receipt. This applies to earnest money and other client funds held by the broker pending the closing or other disposition of the transaction.

Answer Options
A
Within 24 hours of receipt
B
Within three business days of receipt
C
By the end of the business day on which she received the funds
D
Before the purchase agreement is signed by both parties

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