Contracts
In a Florida real estate contract, 'mutual assent' requires:
ABoth parties to be licensed real estate agents
BA meeting of the minds — offer and acceptance on the same terms✓ Correct
CNotarized signatures from both parties
DApproval from the buyer's lender
Explanation
Mutual assent (also called 'meeting of the minds') means that both parties have agreed to the same terms — the offer has been accepted exactly as made. Without mutual assent, no contract is formed.
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