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Patricia and David are selling their Fort Collins home. The buyer submits an offer using the CREC-approved Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Patricia and David want to make several changes to the offer before accepting. Under the CREC contract framework, what is the correct procedure for the sellers to propose these changes?

Correct Answer

C) The sellers should use the CREC-approved Counter Proposal form to present their changes to the buyer

Under Colorado's CREC-approved contract system, sellers who wish to propose changes to a buyer's offer must use the CREC-approved Counter Proposal form. This maintains the integrity of the standardized contract process and ensures all modifications are documented on approved forms. The Counter Proposal form is a CREC-promulgated document specifically designed for this purpose.

Answer Options
A
The sellers should sign the contract and attach a separate letter listing the proposed changes
B
The sellers should reject the offer verbally and have their broker communicate the desired changes to the buyer's broker
C
The sellers should use the CREC-approved Counter Proposal form to present their changes to the buyer
D
The sellers should cross out the buyer's terms on the original contract, initial the changes, and return it to the buyer

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counter_proposalcrec_approved_formsoffer_and_acceptancecontract_process

Related Concepts

Offer and acceptance is the process by which one party proposes specific terms for a contract and the other party agrees to those exact terms, creating mutual assent. This mutual agreement, also called a meeting of the minds, is an essential element of every valid contract.

An option contract gives one party the exclusive right, but not the obligation, to purchase or lease a property at a specified price within a specified time period. The buyer pays option consideration to keep the option open.

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions for the sale of real property. It is also commonly called a sales contract, purchase and sale agreement, or earnest money agreement.

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