All agents are NOT alike! Find out why we are the Washington DC Metro Area TOP REAL ESTATE EXPERTS. Call us: 202-364-1515.

Sign Up For Our eNewsletter, FREE!
There are always important changes happening in the real estate market, locally and nationally. These changes can affect YOU.
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Sales Approach Satisfaction!
"We want you to know that we consider ourselves fortunate that we chose you to help us sell our house."
Dena and Meyes Kleinerman
Read Quote >
View All Quotes >

Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Find Out More >
Download Now >

The Levy Team are some of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >

From Our Affiliates: Washington DC, Columbia Heights, 16th Street Heights and Takoma Park District of Columbia home buying, real estate listings, and homes for sale in District of Columbia County, DC

Welcome > Resources > Special Offers > From Our Affiliates ...

Check Out These Special Offers From Our Affiliates!

Just for you from the affiliates of our web site! Please take advantage of the following special offers...

Making An Offer >Keeping Your Earnest Money Safe

When you make an offer on a house, it is accompanied by an earnest money check. Earnest money is intended to demonstrate that you are "in earnest" about purchasing the property. The earnest money check is made out to the listing company. What happens to this check?

The party holding the check acts as an escrow agent until you go into closing. At that time you will receive credit for the amount of your check against the down payment and closing costs. Real estate brokers are required by law to keep escrow funds in a special account. These funds cannot be used to pay any other expenses associated with the sale. If you don't complete the transaction, the purchase contract determines the disposition of your earnest money funds. Be sure to review this part of your contract with the real estate agent.

If you are in default on your agreement, the funds may go to the sellers, so be sure that you understand the deadlines in order to avoid breach of contract and forfeiture of your deposit. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your real estate agent for advice.

	See All Tips In The "Making An Offer" Category >
	See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q	What time of year is considered the busiest for homebuyers and sellers?
A	Real estate is a year-round business, but spring is still considered the best time of year to showcase a home.
See More Real Estate Trivia >

The Levy Team, REALTORŽ, real estate agents and broker for Washington DC, Columbia Heights, 16th Street Heights and Takoma Park District of Columbia home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

The Levy Team
RE/MAX Allegiance
1720 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
Office: 202-364-1515
Toll-Free: 800-880-8583
Fax: 202-726-2418
Email: levyteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Information: info@levyteam.com
The Levy Team consists of three experienced full time Realtors(R) plus support staff and a host of skilled workmen and allied professionals. As Top Real Estate Agents serving the entire Washington DC Metro area - from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD including Columbia Heights, 16th Street Heights, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park real estate market - Ellen and Barry Levy and Reverend Grace Caputo offer you an impressive array of resources for ALL of your real estate related needs. We truly mean it when we say "One call does it all."

DCRealEstateSuperstore.com is brought to you by The Levy Team
NUMBER1EXPERTS™ in real estate for Washington DC, Columbia Heights, 16th Street Heights and Takoma Park, District of Columbia

Read our Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge