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When you make an offer on a house, it is accompanied by an earnest money check. Earnest money is intended to demonstrate that you are "in earnest" about purchasing the property. The earnest money check is made out to the listing company. What happens to this check?

The party holding the check acts as an escrow agent until you go into closing. At that time you will receive credit for the amount of your check against the down payment and closing costs. Real estate brokers are required by law to keep escrow funds in a special account. These funds cannot be used to pay any other expenses associated with the sale. If you don't complete the transaction, the purchase contract determines the disposition of your earnest money funds. Be sure to review this part of your contract with the real estate agent.

If you are in default on your agreement, the funds may go to the sellers, so be sure that you understand the deadlines in order to avoid breach of contract and forfeiture of your deposit. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your real estate agent for advice.

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Century 21 Real Estate's 1st Team
1200 E Stan Schlueter Loop Suite 100
Killeen, TX 76542
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I specialize in representing my clients to the fullest. Whether it be the purchase or sale of single-family residence, income property or commercial I will be there. I am the real estate expert in the Greater Fort Hood Area within the cities of Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. I also travel to Temple, Kempner, Austin, Belton, Lampassas, and Waco to assist clients. I keep current information of real estate transactions in these areas. I am very knowledgeable, and continue to educate myself in modern real estate practices and in creating higher levels of customer satisfaction. I am dedicated to my clients, I have a lifetime of experience in the Killeen area. My number one goal is ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. When you are working with Shakim Gonzalez you are working with the best. When you are looking for straight forward, honest, informative assitance throughout your real estate transaction, I am just a phone call away. I look forward to being of service to you. I am Shakim Gonzalez and will be there for you every step of the way.

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