5,116,528
Our earnest monies and due diligence fees are typically paid by personal check here. Every so often, someone does a cashiers or certified check.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
5,258,256
Personal checks from those over 40, certified checks from the millennials!
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Tammy Lankford,
Eatonton, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
1,057,554
Deposits are commonly wired in these days. Promissory notes are not used in my area at all. Otherwise, locally, a personal check is fine, unless dealing with REO/OREOs where sellers may require a cashier's check.
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Tammy Lankford,
Eatonton, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
634,015
We stopped using promissory notes years ago and will only accept a check or money order.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,627,272
Our title companies only accept a check, or a money order.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,847,771
We still use checks which clients have to find in some drawer. I can't even remember how to write a promissory note.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
469,510
Cashier's Checks, money orders, bank draft, some kind of depositable into a bank account form of payment (but no CASH) or wire for those that don't have checks. Around here, Promissory Notes are received as indication as not only not having checks but more so as not having any money. Not a good way to impress a seller in a strong seller's market competing against other offers.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
556,536
I would laugh at a promissory note or a cashiers/bank note. Cash, personal check, wire or nothing.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
7,871,002
They can purchase money orders if checks are not available.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
2,195,399
Most use checks
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
914,098
Does a promissory note have the same value as a check that hasn't cleared the bank yet? Most agents here send a copy of a check with offers. It's rare that a check bounces though. Some buyers prefer to have the title company hold the EMD.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
3,176,249
I encountered my first buyer without checks a couple of weeks ago. However, my brokerage can do electronic transfers so we can still collect earnest money.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,245,501
I prefer a wire transfer to a title company with the title company providing proof of receipt!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
4,906,660
Mostly checks or money orders.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
853,762
Typically a check; occasionally it's in the form of a bank check (& not personal).
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
2,163,483
I've never encountered a promissory note as earnest money. Most buyers now do a wire transfer or they deliver a check.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,208,838
Electronic funds transfer is the way to go now.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,202,572
Technically cash is a promissory note. We require a check for 1st deposit and a certified bank check for the 2nd. I'm still waiting for someone to pay in silver and/or gold coins/bullion
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,583,328
they use checks....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,773,261
Paul,
Checks usually. One time, it was a suitcase of cash. Luckily the bank was on the ground floor of our 12 story office building. LOL A
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
716,659
Interesting Paul. That's an older expression.... A check is a promissory note. What other instruments that conveys funds and cashable were you thinking about?
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
Most often it is still a check and those cases they bring in a cashiers check. No issues so far
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
759,935
What I have seen has been personal checks.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
6,425,063
We use checks.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,785,456
Good topic to explore....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,242,204
Personal checks. Fidelity refuse to accept Allipay, Apple Pay. Most unsuccessful bidders do not even bother to pick up their EMD.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,584,246
Hi Paul - I don't recall hearing of an example of a "promissory note" as an earnest money deposit in my experience. Unless it's a lease, most funds are handled through escrow via checks or via wire transfer.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
902,428
Have not seen PN's as earnest money deposits. Kind of defeats the purpose if it's just a "promise to pay" - we want to see the money in the account!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,402,879
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS the only time I used a promissory note was when I was working with young buyers who had no money.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,222,281
We accept: Personal Checks, Cashier's Check, Money Orders, and wire transfers.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,728,767
Our escrow companies prefer wire transfers
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
509,449
We use checks and most people here have checks. If they don't, we can use money order or cashier check.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,190,182
I've been out of the loop so long I have no idea what the norm is anymore, Paul.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
52,597
In my market they are typically paid by personal check. If the client does not use personal checks then a cashier's check.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,753,413
Most of our clients will drop off a check or a money order of sorts.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,506,923
Very rarely do checks get used. I think twice in the last 5 years. The purchase contract out here defaults to wiring the money and you have to go out of your way to select cashier's check or another option.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,967,166
3,141,538
Wiring money is the growing trend because most do not have paper checks anymore. Of course, a certified check can be done at any local bank.
3,168,134
971,183
Some markets do not require earnest money. Where it is I do require a check or money order.
3,350,589
128,509
1,326,174
Escrow deposits are often made by wire these days. Cashiers checks are still used. Personal checks, too.
I would not be accepting of a deposit made by promissory note. That would be a promise to make a deposit instead of actually making the deposit.