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Under TREC rules, a broker who is also a property manager holds both earnest money from sales transactions and security deposits from rental properties in the same trust account. Under TREC rules, is this permitted?

Correct Answer

C) Yes, the broker may use one trust account for both types of funds as long as proper records identify each type and each client's funds

Under TREC rules, a broker may use one trust account for both earnest money and property management funds. The key requirement is that accurate records must be maintained to identify each client's funds and the source and purpose of each deposit.

Answer Options
A
No, separate trust accounts are required for sales and property management funds
B
No, property management funds must be held in an operating account, not a trust account
C
Yes, the broker may use one trust account for both types of funds as long as proper records identify each type and each client's funds
D
Yes, but only if the total amount in the account does not exceed $100,000

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