Contracts
A Tennessee seller who receives two offers simultaneously should:
AAutomatically accept the higher offer
BPresent both offers and respond to them as instructed by the seller✓ Correct
CReturn one offer to the buyer before presenting the second
DNotify TREC of the multiple-offer situation
Explanation
In a multiple-offer situation, the listing agent must present all offers to the seller promptly. The seller decides how to respond — accepting one, countering, or countering multiple offers. The agent must follow the seller's lawful instructions.
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