Property Ownership

In Louisiana, a 'right of first refusal' in a real estate transaction means:

AThe government has the first right to purchase any property offered for sale
BThe holder has the right to match any bona fide offer received by the owner before the owner can sell to a third party✓ Correct
CThe original buyer can refuse to close without penalty
DThe seller must offer the property to the listing broker first

Explanation

A right of first refusal (preemptive right) gives the holder the right to match any bona fide purchase offer received by the owner. If the owner receives an offer they wish to accept, they must first offer the same terms to the right-holder before selling to the third party.

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