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Earnest Money Arbitration

The Earnest Money Arbitration program was developed by the CINCINNATI AREA BOARD OF REALTORS® and Cincinnati Bar Association Realtor®/Lawyer Committee. The purpose of the program is to provide a public service for buyers and sellers of real estate who find themselves in a dispute over who is entitled to receive the earnest money that has been deposited with a CABR member broker in regard to a Contract to Purchase that does not close.

Realtors Obligated to Act in Their Client’s Best Interest

If you are a home buyer who has enlisted the assistance of a real estate agent in finding a new home, it is important to be aware of what to look for and expect from your real estate agent. As a real estate agent, a realtor owes a client a variety of duties under the law. A realtor’s failure to follow these duties can cause harm to the buyer, as well as possible sanctions for the real estate agent.