Typically, deposits are between 3% and 5% of the purchase price of the home. This is not set in stone and has simply become an industry-standard based on millions of transactions. So... if you are looking to appear "modest" you might offer 3%. If you are looking to appear very serious, you might offer 5%.

Prō Tip!

Deposits are typically held by the seller's brokerage but the trustee is always negotiable between buyer and seller.

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