Contracts

Under Michigan law, an offer to purchase real estate becomes a binding contract when:

AThe buyer signs the offer
BThe seller accepts all terms and communicates acceptance to the buyer✓ Correct
CThe earnest money is deposited
DThe attorney review period expires

Explanation

In Michigan, a binding contract is formed when the seller accepts all terms of the offer and that acceptance is communicated to the buyer (or buyer's agent). Mere acceptance without communication does not create a contract.

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