Step 8: Drop off your earnest money check

Immediately after getting under contract, please deliver a check for the earnest money to the Escrow Company named in the Purchase Contract on lines 117 & 118. You’ll be able to drop this check off at the front desk. The check itself should be made out to the name of the Escrow Company. The amount of earnest money is identified on line 11 of the Purchase Contract. You can use a personal check. It’s a good idea to put the property address in the note section of the check. Generally you should complete this within 2 days, but sooner is even better. This check will be deposited into the escrow account right away but will be refunded to you if you cancel the transaction during the inspection period.

AAR Purchase Contract - Escrow
Arizona Residential Resale Purchase Contract Lines 115-119

Next: Put the closing on your calendar