What happens to the deposit after the closing?

Updated March 13, 2023.

The buyer receives a credit against the purchase price in the amount of the deposit. This means that the amount the buyer is required to pay at the time of closing is reduced by the amount of the deposit. The deposit itself is either used to pay obligations of the seller (such as real estate agent commissions) or released to the seller.

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