Contracts
A Washington seller receives two offers simultaneously. The seller may legally:
AAccept both offers
BCountersign one offer and hold the other as a backup with both buyers' consent✓ Correct
CReject both and relist at a higher price only
DAccept one offer without disclosing the other exists
Explanation
In Washington, a seller may accept one offer and negotiate a backup position with the other buyer. The seller cannot accept two binding offers for the same property simultaneously.
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