Contracts
In Tennessee, an offer to purchase real estate is irrevocable after acceptance:
ATrue — once accepted, neither party can back out
BFalse — it becomes a binding contract, but breach remedies may vary✓ Correct
COnly if the seller made a counteroffer first
DOnly if the earnest money exceeds 5%
Explanation
Once an offer is accepted without modification, a binding contract is formed. While either party may still breach, the non-breaching party has remedies including specific performance or damages.
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