The fact it was deposited in a separate account, if done, relieves a good bit of worry. Still when I can't get responses or answers I do get worried and start to sense game playing. The fact no date was entered for expiration of the offer is sloppy on the part of the broker and the start the processing of the check part disturbing. The money is supposed to be sitting, unused, and should be available for immediate refund.
I'm not saying panic, but yes I am paranoid when people aren't responding. Not returning calls and not getting answers makes me paranoid. That's avoiding me and I don't like it. I don't know why they're doing it.
And I do find the time unacceptable. Broker should have answer within no more than 48 hours and if he doesn't have it in that time, should let customer know why. Call and tell me the seller is in France and flying home on Wednesday, promises answer by Thursday, I'm fine. Give me no answers, I'm not fine.
I am saying, don't allow it to linger. Seek an immediate resolution. If he says, we'll send the check to you, ask when you can pick it up and don't accept "we prepare checks once a week." That may be their business account they do so, but not escrow and just because they normally do doesn't mean they must.