Contracts
Under a California Residential Purchase Agreement, how long does the seller typically have to respond to an offer before it expires?
A24 hours by law
BAs specified in the offer — there is no statutory default period✓ Correct
C72 hours by law
D10 business days by law
Explanation
California law does not specify how long a seller has to respond to an offer. The expiration period is set by the buyer in the offer itself. If no time limit is stated, the offer remains open for a reasonable time.
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