After a seller backs out and the buyer's earnest money is at issue, what must happen for the broker to disburse disputed funds?

• A. A: If neither party files a protest within 30 days, she may disburse the funds to the buyer.
• B. B: If neither party sends a protest within 14 days, she may disburse the funds to the buyer.
• C. C: If neither party sends a protest within 30 days, she may disburse the funds to the buyer as stated in her letter.
• D. D: If neither party sends a protest within 30 days, she may disburse the funds to the commission.

Answer: (C)