Contracts
Liquidated damages in a real estate contract are:
ADamages awarded by a court after a trial
BA pre-agreed amount that will be paid as damages if one party breaches the contract✓ Correct
CThe total cost of closing the transaction
DThe broker's commission in case of default
Explanation
Liquidated damages are a specific dollar amount agreed upon in the contract before any breach occurs, representing the estimated damages in case of default (often the earnest money deposit).
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