Earnnest

Requesting the EMD on Earnnest

Mobile

Requesting EMD on Earnnest (Phone)

1. Download the App & Sign Up

Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and search for Earnnest.
Create an account with your name, brokerage info, and license number.
Verify your identity (Earnnest uses secure verification for compliance).

2. Set Up Brokerage & Escrow/Title Company

Link your Earnnest account to the title company or escrow partner handling the transaction.
If your title/escrow office isn’t already on Earnnest, you can invite them through the app.

3. Start a New Deposit Request

Open the Earnnest app and select “Request Funds”.
Enter the buyer’s name, email, and phone number.
Add the property address and earnest money amount.
Confirm the title/escrow company account that will receive the funds.

4. Send the Secure Link to Buyer

Tap Send Request and Earnnest will email or text the buyer a secure payment link.
The buyer clicks the link to begin their deposit.

5. Buyer Completes the Deposit

Buyer logs into the secure portal with their online banking credentials (like paying a bill).
Funds are transferred directly from their bank account to the escrow/title company’s trust account.
No paper checks, wires, or personal banking details are exchanged with you.

6. Receive Confirmation

Once the deposit is made, both you and the escrow/title company receive instant confirmation.
A digital receipt is generated and stored in your Earnnest account.
You can download or forward the receipt for compliance and transaction records.

Desktop

Requesting Earnest Money with Earnnest on Desktop (Web App)

Log in to Earnnest’s Web App via app.earnnest.com (or through your brokerage’s portal). If you're new, it's free to sign up. earnnest.com+1

Start a new payment request:

Locate and click “Request Payment” on the Payment Request page. support.dotloop.com+9earnnest.com+9help.transactly.com+9 earnnest.com

Enter details:

Choose whether you have the payer’s email. If not, you can invite someone who does, and the request stays in draft until completed.
Provide property address, earnest money amount, etc. earnnest.com+2earnnest.com+2

Select escrow holder:

Search and select from Earnnest’s network. If your escrow partner isn’t listed, you can invite them to join. earnnest.com+10earnnest.com+10earnnest.com+10 help.transactly.com+3earnnest.com+3earnnest.com+3

Add payer info:

Buyer’s name, email, phone number.
Add additional recipients (like listing agents) who should receive updates/receipts. earnnest.com+3earnnest.com+3earnnest.com+3 documentation.kw.com

5. Send the request—click “Send Request”.

Buyer receives an email to complete the payment.
Receipts are automatically emailed to all designated recipients once completed. earnnest.com+2earnnest.com+2

6. Track and manage:

The web app lets you monitor request status, send reminders, and retrieve proof of intent or digital receipts.

Through Dotloop

Requesting Earnest Money via Earnnest through Dotloop

Connect Your Escrow Holder

If your preferred escrow/title partner isn't yet in Earnnest, invite them to register through the platform. Once connected, they can receive payments. dotloop.com+10dotloop.com+10earnnest.com+10 earnnest.com

Within Dotloop, open the relevant transaction ("loop") and look for a button labeled “Send Earnest Request”, typically located at the top-right. earnnest.com+7dotloop.com+7support.dotloop.com+7
Follow the pop-up prompts—the initial confirmation step—then click Continue. dotloop.com documentation.kw.com
Sign in or create your Earnnest account, ideally using the same email as your Dotloop login to keep things consistent.
Enter payer (buyer) info:

Confirm whether you have their email and phone number. If not, you can invite their agent or another contact who does. YouTube+14documentation.kw.com+14earnnest.com+14 earnnest.com+2earnnest.com+2

Enter details:

Property address (auto-filled if available in Dotloop).
Buyer’s name, email, phone number.
Earnest money amount.
ct the escrow holder from the list and confirm it matches the purchase contract. earnnest.com+11documentation.kw.com+11YouTube+11

7. Notification setup:

Ensure recipients like you, the buyer, and the escrow/title company are set to receive updates and receipts.
Confirm there's a fully executed contract before proceeding. documentation.kw.com+1

8. Send the request—often labeled “Request $X.” Once sent:

The buyer receives an email from Earnnest with a link to pay.
Automatic receipts are triggered for you, the buyer, and the escrow company once payment is made.

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