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https://ark7.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Earnest_Money.png17401170Learn about earnest money in real estate transactions. Discover how earnest money acts as a "good faith deposit" to show the seller that the buyer is serious. Find out the purpose of earnest money, the typical amount, and what happens to it if the deal falls through. Understand the importance of earnest money in securing a real estate transaction.