How can I get my earnest money back? Please help

[Jennifer Kim]

I would appreciate it if I get some advice on one of our deals. We are purchasing a $600K property in California but the deal fell through because the lender cancel the program during the pandemic. And I also have already signed off all contingencies. The sellers still has not signed for the release of my earnest money. They are on a contingent with another buyer now. I would probably just give them $2000 and consider it the price of education in this instance. If they still won't sign, how should I do? Thank you all.