Contracts
In Nevada, a purchase agreement becomes binding when:
AThe buyer signs the offer
BThe seller signs the counteroffer
CBoth parties have signed and the acceptance is communicated to the offeror✓ Correct
DThe earnest money check is cashed
Explanation
A contract is formed when there is a meeting of the minds — both parties have agreed to the same terms AND the acceptance has been communicated back to the offering party.
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