Contracts
A Washington purchase and sale agreement is subject to a 'kick-out clause.' This clause allows the seller to:
AKick the buyer out of the property for any reason
BContinue marketing and accept another offer, giving the first buyer a specified time to remove contingencies✓ Correct
CTerminate the contract without cause within the first 3 days
DIncrease the purchase price after acceptance
Explanation
A kick-out clause (also called a right to continue marketing) allows the seller, after accepting a contingent offer, to continue marketing the property. If the seller receives another acceptable offer, the original buyer is given a specified time (commonly 24–72 hours) to remove their contingencies or step aside.
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