[Georgia Real Estate] 22, Escrow Disputes and Disbursement

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

• The five lawful conditions for disbursing trust funds under Georgia Real Estate Commission Rule 520-1-.08.

• Why a signed mutual release form is not the only legal method to resolve an earnest money dispute in Georgia.

• How brokers utilize reasonable contract interpretation and written notification when disbursing disputed trust funds.

• The role of an interpleader action in court when a broker faces a bona fide dispute and legal uncertainty.

• The distinction between state licensing regulations and specific notice requirements in standard Georgia real estate contracts.

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Sources checked: September 14, 2026

https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/520-1

https://grec.state.ga.us/