𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

Typically, earnest money checks are between one to three percent of the house's price, depending on the pace of current market conditions and local custom. If you agree to a purchase contract in writing, then the earnest money check is usually due within three days.