How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Earnest Money Contract in New York

In 2026, a personal client in New York sought assistance with drafting an earnest money contract due to complications arising from a real estate transaction. The client required a formal notice of termination and a demand letter directed to the seller and their agent, requesting the return of a $10,000 earnest deposit. This request was based on the seller's failure to deliver the property in the agreed-upon condition by the settlement date, along with unresolved issues identified during the inspection. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $299 to $2,000, all submitted to meet the client’s requested deadline within a week.