HOME SALES RENTALS BUYERS SELLERS ABOUT CONTACT


  Rental Properties
    Studios
    1 Bedroom
    2 Bedroom
    3+ Bedroom
  Neighborhoods
    Boston: Back Bay
    Boston: Beacon Hill
    Boston: Fenway
    Boston: Mission Hill
    Boston: North End
    Boston: South End
    Boston: Waterfront
  Website Features
    Advanced Home Search
    Featured Listings
    Home Buyers
    Home Sellers
    Free Guides and Reports
    Boston Area Relocation
    Real Estate Tools
    Home Valuation
    Financial Center
    Today's Rates
    Real Estate Blog


TOPICAL REAL ESTATE DICTIONARY

Alphabetical Real Estate Dictionary | Topical Real Estate Dictionary

Contract

acceptance
The seller's written approval of a buyer's offer.

addendum
An addition or change to a contract.

backup offer
A secondary bid for a property that the seller will accept if the first offer fails.

contingency
A condition specified in a purchase contract, such as a satisfactory home inspection.

contract to purchase
A contract the buyer initiates which details the purchase price and conditions of the transaction and is accepted by the seller. Also known as an agreement of sale.

counteroffer
A response to an offer.

Home | Free Reports | Free Forms | Financing | About | Local Info | Search | Partners | Login | Contact | Tools | Relocation

Equal Housing Opportunity - Boston Real Estate 2008 All Rights Reserved - Privacy Statement