Contracts

In Montana, a real estate purchase contract may include a 'kick-out clause' which allows the seller to:

ATerminate the contract for any reason during a specified period
BContinue marketing the property and give the buyer notice to waive a contingency within a specified period if another offer is received✓ Correct
CIncrease the purchase price if the market improves before closing
DRequire the buyer to close earlier than the specified date

Explanation

A kick-out clause (also called a release clause) in a Montana purchase contract allows the seller to continue marketing the property while under contract with a contingent buyer. If the seller receives another acceptable offer, the original buyer must waive their contingency (typically within 48-72 hours) or release the seller from the contract.

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