Agency
In Vermont, after accepting an offer, may a listing agent continue to market the property and show it to other buyers?
ANo — once an offer is accepted, all marketing must cease
BYes — the listing agent may continue to market to find backup buyers, if the seller and accepted offer permit it, and with proper disclosure✓ Correct
COnly if the first buyer's offer has a contingency
DOnly with VREC approval
Explanation
In Vermont, it is common to continue showing a property and accept backup offers after an accepted offer, especially if the contract includes contingencies. The accepted buyer must be informed, and backup offers are subject to the primary contract's outcome.
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