Contracts

In South Dakota, an offer to purchase real estate is legally binding on the seller when:

AThe seller signs the offer
BThe seller signs and the buyer is verbally notified
CThe seller accepts and communicates that acceptance to the buyer or buyer's agent✓ Correct
DThe earnest money is deposited

Explanation

Under contract law principles applied in South Dakota, a contract is formed when the offeree (seller) accepts the offer and that acceptance is communicated to the offeror (buyer) or buyer's agent. Signing alone without communication does not complete acceptance.

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