Contracts

Mutual assent (meeting of the minds) in a New Hampshire real estate contract is established by:

AThe seller listing the property
BA valid offer and unqualified acceptance of identical terms✓ Correct
CThe buyer obtaining a mortgage commitment
DThe attorney reviewing the contract

Explanation

Mutual assent (offer and acceptance) requires that both parties agree to the exact same terms. A qualified acceptance (counteroffer) does not create mutual assent — it rejects the original offer.

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