Contracts
In Michigan, a 'backup offer' is an offer that:
AReplaces the primary accepted offer
BIs accepted contingent upon the primary accepted offer falling through✓ Correct
CIs made before the property is listed
DIs submitted by the listing agent on behalf of the seller
Explanation
A backup offer is accepted by the seller as a secondary contract, to take effect if the primary accepted offer fails (e.g., the primary buyer does not satisfy their contingencies). The backup buyer is in line to purchase if the first deal collapses.
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