09/25/2026
The contract says $5,000 in earnest money. Has anyone actually deposited it?
Ask for the receipt from the title company. A number written into a cash sale contract does not confirm the money is there.
That’s one of the details Mark walks through in this video.
Before signing, look at the assignment language, earnest money, termination option, and seller’s disclosure section. Then follow through on the paperwork, including the title company’s receipt.
The question is simple: Who is actually buying your house, and what have they committed to?
At Ninebird Properties, we buy houses for cash across Dallas-Fort Worth. We want homeowners to understand what they’re signing.
Message us for a copy of the Real Estate Contract Red Flags guide shown in the video.