06/03/2026
Welcome to “No Dumb Questions.” A series about questions families have but nobody wants to admit they don’t know.
This series is for you if you’ve googled questions at 1am when you think of them and don’t want to text your realtor.
No Dumb Questions, Episode One.
Today, we’re answering one of the top questions we get asked when families are upsizing, earnest money.
What is it, how much do you put down and when do you pay it?
Here’s the way we actually think about it.
Earnest money is a very important piece of your offer and shows your skin in the game.
It protects the seller and shows them you’re serious, but your contingencies are what protect YOU.
So if you do one thing this week, Call or send us a DM if you have any questions about earnest money or any part of an offer.
Next time on No Dumb Questions, we’ll talk about what protections you have for your earnest money and if you can lose it.
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