Skip to content

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

250
Posts
181
Votes
James G.
  • Investor
  • St Louis, MO
181
Votes |
250
Posts

Buyer never paid earnest money?

James G.
  • Investor
  • St Louis, MO
Posted
Hi BP. I️ assigned a property to an end-buyer, and he signed a contract to pay a $750 non refundable earnest money deposit. His lender disagreed with the numbers, and wouldn’t lend him the money so the buyer was unable to buy the property. I️ later found out the the earnest money check that he brought to the title company was a blank check, and now he is refusing to pay the $750 (he told me see you in court). Is it worth it to take this to court?

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

9,365
Posts
6,553
Votes
John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Naples, FL
6,553
Votes |
9,365
Posts
John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Naples, FL
Replied

If I was the seller I would look to who I entered into contract with....not the other "buyer".

How do YOU plan on following through with YOUR PROMISE TO THE SELLER?

Loading replies...