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Offer

by | Feb 6, 2026

In real estate and contract law, an offer is a presentation or proposal made by one party to another for the purpose of forming a contract. It expresses the offeror’s intent to enter into a binding agreement if the stated terms are accepted.

To be legally binding, an offer must be clear and definite, particularly with respect to price and essential terms. Once an offer is accepted without modification, it creates a contract that is enforceable under the law.