Which statement about a seller's obligation when receiving an offer is true?

• A. The seller is obligated to accept every offer
• B. The seller must counter every offer
• C. The seller is not obligated to accept the offer
• D. The seller must disclose all offers to the buyer

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the seller controls the response to an offer. An offer is just a proposal, and it becomes binding only if the seller accepts it and acceptance is communicated. Because of that, the seller is not obligated to accept every offer—they can reject it, or they can propose changes through a counter-offer. A counter-offer replaces the original offer and ends the seller’s acceptance of that initial proposal. The seller also isn’t required to disclose all offers to the buyer; confidentiality and how offers are handled are governed by practice rules and the agents’ duties.