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On average, an earnest money deposit ranges between 1%-3% of the property's purchase price. Before you decide on an amount, talk with your real estate agent ? they'll be able to assess the property and any market-specific factors.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all entrusted funds received by a broker in connection with a regulated real estate transaction, including, but not limited to, earnest money, shall be deposited into a real estate trust account maintained by the broker at an approved depository.

In most real estate markets, the average good faith deposit is between 1% and 3% of the property's purchase price. It can be as high as 10% for highly competitive homes with multiple interested buyers. Some sellers prefer to set fixed amounts to help filter out buyers that aren't serious.

In any event, the contingencies typically have a time period requirement. Before that period expires, the buyer can cancel the deal and get their earnest money back, but after that period, the earnest money is deemed to ?go hard? and be nonrefundable to the buyer if they don't close on the transaction.

You do not necessarily need to put forth earnest money for an offer, there is no law in Idaho preventing a buyer from making an offer without earnest money included.

Elements of a sales agreement Buyer and seller names and contact information. Description of goods, services, or property being purchased. Payment amount, dates, and method. Liability of each party in the case of loss, damage, or delivery failure. Ownership information, such as when ownership formally transfers to the buyer.