Definition of "Offer to purchase"

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A proposal to buy property at a specified price. The seller of the property has the options of accepting the offer, rejecting it, or making a counteroffer. For example, John signs a listing agreement to sell his home for $175,000. Brian makes an offer to purchase the property at $155,000. John makes a counteroffer of $165,000 as a price for the purchase of the home.

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