Q: We are trying to sell our home and need to move out of the area in the near future because of a job change. We are under contract with a lovely couple, but their deposit check did not clear. What should we do now? —Minnie
A: Occasionally, a check may fail to clear for reasons not the drafter’s fault. Ask the buyers why their check did not clear, and if they share a good reason, have them immediately make the deposit with certified funds or a wire.
If they can not, or will not, cooperate with your reasonable request, move on and find a new buyer.
