Contracts

In Louisiana, an offer to purchase real estate becomes a binding contract when:

AThe buyer signs the offer
BThe seller signs the offer without changes
CThe seller accepts the offer and the buyer is notified of acceptance✓ Correct
DThe earnest money is deposited

Explanation

In Louisiana, mutual consent (offer and acceptance) forms a binding contract when the offeror is notified of the acceptance. Acceptance alone, without notification to the buyer, does not complete the contract.

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