Can I get back my $1500 Ernest money

[Qfrank]

What is the name of your state? GA

I would like to purchase a home from a local builder. The builder has about 30 lots left for sale in the subdivision that I am interested in.

There are 4 lots that I am specifically interested in because they are on a cul-de-sac and the back of the lots adjoin with protected woodland.

I feel some urgency to place the required $1500 ernest money down to reserve one of these lots. However, I am in the military and may be moved to a different base in 4-6 months.

I am working with my military branch manager who is about 80% sure that I will be able to stay at my current location.

I want to put down the ernest money and reserve the lot of my choice, however if the unlikely happens and I am assigned to a different base is there any chance for me to recover the 1500 dollars of ernest money?

Also how would I write in a clause that would allow me to get my money back?

Thank you for any advice!!!

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by Qfrank

What is the name of your state? GA

I would like to purchase a home from a local builder. The builder has about 30 lots left for sale in the subdivision that I am interested in.

There are 4 lots that I am specifically interested in because they are on a cul-de-sac and the back of the lots adjoin with protected woodland.

I feel some urgency to place the required $1500 ernest money down to reserve one of these lots. However, I am in the military and may be moved to a different base in 4-6 months.

I am working with my military branch manager who is about 80% sure that I will be able to stay at my current location.

I want to put down the ernest money and reserve the lot of my choice, however if the unlikely happens and I am assigned to a different base is there any chance for me to recover the 1500 dollars of ernest money?

Also how would I write in a clause that would allow me to get my money back?

Thank you for any advice!!!

**A: Ernest the attorney should be able to help you.

[Qfrank]

I am new to this forum, who is Ernest the Attorney?
Are you simply saying get an attorney to write the contract?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by Qfrank

I am new to this forum, who is Ernest the Attorney?

**A: there is a law firm made up of partners, Bert and Ernest or Ernie for short.
Earnest money is spelled as such.
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Are you simply saying get an attorney to write the contract?

**A: yes, simply says as simply does.

signed,
Simple Simon