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TOPICAL REAL ESTATE DICTIONARY

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Contractacceptance
The seller’s written approval of a buyer’s offer.addendum
An addition or change to a contract.backup offer
A secondary bid for a property that the seller will accept if the first offer fails. contingency
A condition specified in a purchase contract, such as a satisfactory home inspection. contract to purchase
A contract the buyer initiates which details the purchase price and conditions of the transaction and is accepted by the seller. Also known as an agreement of sale. counteroffer
A response to an offer.