Contracts
A Washington seller accepts an offer and then discovers a higher offer was submitted 30 minutes later. The seller may:
AAccept the higher offer because it's better for the seller
BCancel the first accepted offer without penalty
CNot accept the second offer because the first offer is now a binding contract✓ Correct
DAccept both and let the buyers decide
Explanation
Once a Washington seller accepts an offer and communicates that acceptance to the buyer, a binding contract is formed. The seller cannot legally accept a second offer for the same property without breaching the first contract.
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