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Updated about 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

Advice on making an offer on first real estate property
The sellers agent is asking for a deposit to go with my offer on a property. How common is it for a cash deposit to be included with an offer on a property?
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@Nile Reavis 100% normal. This is called an "earnest deposit." It shows that you are earnest in your intent to buy and creates a binding contract. Also, it is forfeited if all contingencies are met but you fail to purchase.