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A VREB investigator is auditing Broker Sandra's trust account records. Which of the following findings would NOT constitute a trust account violation under Virginia VREB regulations?

Correct Answer

C) Sandra's trust account contains $600 of her own funds, which she confirmed are used solely to cover monthly bank maintenance fees

Under 18 VAC 135-20-180, Virginia regulations expressly permit a broker to maintain a reasonable amount of personal funds in the trust account for the purpose of covering bank service charges and minimum balance requirements. Sandra's $600 of personal funds held solely for bank maintenance fees falls within this permitted exception and does NOT constitute a violation. The account being at a federally insured Virginia bank (Option B) is also compliant, but the question asks which finding would not be a violation, and Option C is the answer that tests the commingling exception.

Answer Options
A
Sandra deposited a $12,000 earnest money check four banking days after receiving it from the buyer
B
Sandra's trust account is held at a federally insured bank branch located in Richmond, Virginia
C
Sandra's trust account contains $600 of her own funds, which she confirmed are used solely to cover monthly bank maintenance fees
D
Sandra released a $7,500 earnest money deposit to the seller without obtaining a written release from the buyer

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