Contracts
In Washington State, an earnest money agreement is legally binding when:
AThe buyer signs the offer
BThe earnest money check is cashed
CBoth buyer and seller have signed and the acceptance is communicated✓ Correct
DThe seller verbally agrees to the terms
Explanation
A Washington purchase and sale agreement becomes a binding contract when both parties have signed (mutual assent) and acceptance has been communicated to the offeror.
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