Contracts
A Washington buyer makes a written offer. Before the seller responds, the seller receives a verbal call from the buyer saying 'I'm increasing my offer by $10,000.' Is the verbal increase binding?
AYes, because it was communicated directly to the seller
BNo, modifications to a real estate offer must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CYes, if the seller verbally accepts the higher amount
DNo, only because the original offer was written
Explanation
Under Washington's Statute of Frauds (RCW 19.36), contracts for the sale of real property and modifications thereto must be in writing. A verbal offer increase is not enforceable as a modification to the written offer.
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