earnest money

[Catherine Kahle]

What would be a std. earnest money deposit for a deal I have to sell in Wisconsin?

[Hattie Dizmond]

There is no "standard" earnest money amount. For anything up to a moderate SFR, you generally see $500 to $1000. ("moderate" in normal markets, not the uber expensive markets like NYC, LA, Bay Area, etc.) Higher end & luxury residences may require larger earnest money amounts. But, there is no actual requirement, legally to put down any earnest money, that I'm aware of...at least not in Texas. What you're dealing with is more what is usual & customary or traditional.