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Under TREC rules, a sales agent receives a $5,000 earnest money check from a buyer. Under TREC rules, what must the sales agent do with this check?

Correct Answer

B) Deliver the check promptly to the sponsoring broker for deposit into the broker's trust account

Under TREC rules, sales agents who receive earnest money must promptly deliver it to the sponsoring broker for deposit into the broker's trust account. The agent cannot hold, cash, or deposit client funds into personal accounts.

Answer Options
A
Deposit the check into the sales agent's personal bank account and transfer it to the broker later
B
Deliver the check promptly to the sponsoring broker for deposit into the broker's trust account
C
Hold the check in the sales agent's desk drawer until the inspection period is complete
D
Cash the check and give the funds directly to the seller as a deposit on the property

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