Where should the earnest money go?

[Stanley H.]

Hi,

I had a question. I was in contract with a property in July and i was told the seller refused to sign the release of the earnest money deposit. 

I called in today to check with the title company and they did not hold it. It was the Realtor broker company which had the earnest money. Should it then be easy to get the earnest money? Am i missing something?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks