Can a Purchaser Lose Their Deposit If They Fail to Close Their Real Estate Transaction?
Can a purchaser lose their deposit if they fail to close their real estate transaction? When do they have a right to get it back?
It is common practice for a seller to secure a deposit from the purchaser upon the acceptance of the purchaser’s offer. This deposit protects the seller against transactions that fall through due to a purchaser’s failure to close. If a purchaser cannot close on the closing day, the deposit is usually forfeited to the sellers. …