Firm Offer
Usually preferable to the seller, because it means that you are prepared to purchase the home without any conditions. If the offer is accepted, the home is yours. This usually occurs in Multiple Offer situations.
Conditional Offer
Usually means that you have placed one or more conditions on the purchase, such as "Conditional on Home Inspection", "Conditional on Financing" or "Conditional on the Sale of Buyer's Existing Home". The home is not sold until all the conditions have been met.
Offer Acceptance
Your Offer to Purchase will be presented as soon as possible. The seller may accept the offer, reject it, or submit a counter-offer (also known as a sign-back). The counter-offer may be in reference to the price, the closing date, or any number of variables as can an acceptance or rejection. The offers can go back and forth until both parties have agreed or one of you ends the negotiations.
Documentation
The offer to purchase a house or condo is made on an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. A sample can be viewed by clicking here.
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