Contracts
In Maryland, a buyer's offer becomes a binding contract when:
AThe buyer signs the offer
BThe seller accepts and the acceptance is communicated to the buyer✓ Correct
CEarnest money is deposited
DThe title search is ordered
Explanation
A contract is formed when the seller's acceptance is communicated back to the buyer (mirror-image acceptance); the earnest money deposit does not create the contract.
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