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Is Earnest Money Refundable? When You Can (and Can’t) Get It Back

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If this happens and they’ve included the right contingency, the buyer can usually walk away with their earnest money deposit. Here are the most common scenarios: Buyer waived contingencies In competitive markets, buyers may choose to waive protections like the inspection or financing contingency to strengthen their offer.