Question

Broker Pat received an offer for a listing along with a $5,000 check from the buyer as an earnest money deposit. When the owner accepts the offer, Pat should handle the check in any of the following ways, except to:____.

a. deposit the check into Pat's brokerage account.
b. give the check to the owner of the property.
c. give the check to the escrow agent.
d. deposit the check in Pat's trust fund account.

Answer 1

b. Give the check to the owner of the property.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pat is a broker who has received an offer for a listing along with check. He can give the check to an escrow agent or deposit the check into pat's brokerage account. he cannot give check directly to the owner of the property.