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Michal Porath, Associate Broker, Certified Residential Specialist, and Certified Brokerage Manager

After 26 Years, I still love what I do. For me, real estate isn't just about houses, but it is also about where people make their home. I understand the emotional aspects of home buying and selling, as well as understanding the technical details. I know how to ask the right questions and where to find the answers.

When we work together, you'll have the complete attention of a respected professional, intent on being your advocate - face-to-face, one client at a time. This is how I have built my client base and become one of Ann Arbor's most successful Realtors.

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, when you decide to buy or sell your home, Invest in the Best Real Estate Advice you can find. My clients say it has made all the difference for them. I'd love to hear from you!

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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.

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Michal Porath
The Reinhart Company
2452 E. Stadium Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734 395-0650
EFax: 734 669-4105
michalporath@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
After 28 Years, I still love what I do. For me, real estate isn't just about houses, but it is also about where people make their home. I understand the emotional aspects of home buying and selling, as well as understanding the technical details. I know how to ask the right questions and where to find the answers. When we work together, you'll have the complete attention of a respected professional, intent on being your advocate--face-to-face, one client at a time. This is how I have built my client base and become one of Ann Arbor's most successful Realtors. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, when you decide to buy or sell your home, Invest in the Best Real Estate Advice you can find. My clients say it has made all the difference for them. I'd love to hear from you!

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