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How to record Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in REsimpli Accounting

Written by Danielle Daniel

Step 1:
Move the property from Active Leads to Inventory after closing.

Step 2:
Open the property record and confirm the property address is added.

Step 3:
Go to the Banking section.

Step 4:
Find the transaction used for the earnest money payment.

Example:

$6,000 earnest money deposit

Step 5:
Select the vendor you paid.

Common examples:

  • Title company

  • Broker

Example:

ABC Title Company

Step 6:
Choose the payment method.

Example:

Check
Online Transfer
Wire

Step 7:
Select the property connected to the earnest money deposit.

Step 8:
Create or select the property asset account.

Example:

5336 South State Street
Category: Fix and Flip Property

Step 9:
Add transaction notes.

Example:

Earnest money deposit paid for property

Step 10:
Upload attachments if available.

Examples:

  • Copy of check

  • Receipt

  • Wire confirmation

Step 11:
Click Save & Exit.

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