Contracts
A Florida property listed at $450,000 receives an offer for $430,000 with a 45-day closing period. The seller counters at $440,000 with 30-day closing. The buyer does NOT respond within the offer deadline. What is the status?
AThe original $430,000 offer is still active
BThe seller's counteroffer has expired; no contract exists✓ Correct
CThe buyer is obligated to the $440,000 counteroffer
DThe broker must present the original offer again
Explanation
A counteroffer that is not accepted within its specified time (or a reasonable time if no time is specified) expires. Since no acceptance occurred, no contract was formed.
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