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The quick answer is cash it and keep it. The Seller earns this money when the contract is executed. It is a payment from Buyer to Seller for the unrestricted right to terminate the contract during the Option Period. If you receive a check, make sure you cash it. The lender might require proof that the check has been cashed and hold up closing.
Option Fee money is often confused with Earnest Money. Earnest Money is a deposit held in Escrow to be applied towards the purchase of the home. An Option Fee is compensation earned by the Seller for giving the Buyer the freedom to terminate and dismiss all obligations.
The contract may say it is credited to the Buyer at closing. It doesn’t have to be the same dollar bill. It’s yours no matter what happens.
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I’m excited to announce that after 18 years of providing dedicated service, our clients have collectively saved over $10,000,000 in commissions! Among these savings are over $1,100,000 for clients who found unrepresented buyers and were able to avoid any selling costs. On top of that, we’ve distributed more than $330,000 in incentive rebates to over 100 satisfied buyers. These remarkable achievements are a true testament to our commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective real estate services to our clients.
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