Money given to a seller by a buyer to demonstrate the buyer`s good faith. If the deal falls through, the deposit is usually forfeited.
A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. 
Is the money the buyer gives with an offer to purchase something.
A tax credit for taxpayers with children.
- A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.
Is a deposit made towards the purchase of real property. In some locales it is viewed synonymously with the Binder. Other places consider it as an additional deposit towards the purchase. Here, the amount can be quite large. Often it would accompany a signed sales contract prior to the closing or settlement. 
a deposit paid to the seller by the buyer as a pledge to complete a real estate transaction. If the seller accepts the offer, the deposit is held in escrow and applied to closing costs when the deal is closed.
[n] - money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
arles noun money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.
A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.