Contracts
A South Dakota purchase agreement includes a 'home sale contingency.' This means the buyer:
AMust sell their current home within 30 days
BHas the right to void the contract if they cannot sell their current home within the specified period✓ Correct
CCan only buy the property if they are selling a home of equal value
DMust list their current home with the same listing agent
Explanation
A home sale contingency allows the buyer to void the contract (and recover their earnest money) if they are unable to sell their current home within the specified contingency period.
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