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At Copper State Homes in Gilbert, a buyer signs an offer but the seller changes one term before signing it. What should the parties assume under current Arizona rules?

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B) a change to a material term prevents simple acceptance and functions as a counteroffer rather than mirror acceptance

Under general Arizona contract law; current AAR contract practice, a change to a material term prevents simple acceptance and functions as a counteroffer rather than mirror acceptance.

Answer Options
A
Arizona ignores changed terms if the price stays the same under current Arizona law
B
a change to a material term prevents simple acceptance and functions as a counteroffer rather than mirror acceptance
C
a seller may alter an offer and still create acceptance without communication
D
the contract is fully accepted because both parties signed something

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Related Concepts

A financing contingency makes the purchase contract conditional upon the buyer obtaining mortgage approval within a specified time period. If the buyer cannot secure financing, they can cancel the contract and receive their earnest money back.

An inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the property professionally inspected within a specified time frame and to negotiate repairs or cancel the contract based on the findings.

Liquidated damages are a predetermined amount of money specified in the contract that the non-breaching party is entitled to receive if the other party breaches. In real estate, the earnest money deposit typically serves as liquidated damages.

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