§ 10231 Real Estate Escrow Restrictions
You can't take money from a buyer or lender for a real‑estate deal unless you have a special permit or the deal is a specific loan or property contract that you’re allowed to handle.
A real‑estate agent who does not have a securities permit asks a buyer to give a down‑payment for a house that isn’t listed yet.
The law says the agent can’t accept that money because they don’t have the required permit and the sale isn’t a specific, approved contract they’re authorized to negotiate.
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§ 10231 Real Estate Escrow Restrictions
Last verified: February 26, 2026