
Buyers·Oct 3, 2025·20 min
What is a Real Estate Deposit?
A deposit shows the seller you're serious and counts toward your purchase at closing. How much is typical, where it's held, and when it's at risk.
Practical guides, explainers, and insights for buyers and sellers across Canada, with a focus on Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.

A deposit shows the seller you're serious and counts toward your purchase at closing. How much is typical, where it's held, and when it's at risk.