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    Definition of counteroffer

    Dictionary of Business Terms: counteroffer
    counteroffer

    rejection of an offer

    to buy or sell with a simultaneous substitute offer. For example, a property is put on the market. An investor offers $75,000 in cash. The owner rejects the offer but submits a counteroffer to sell for $80,000. Offers and counteroffers may be negotiated on factors other than price, such as financing arrangements, apportionment of closing costs, and inclusion of personal property.

    Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: counteroffer
    counteroffer

    rejection of an offer to buy or sell, with a simultaneous substitute offer.

    Example: A property is put on the market. An investor offers $750,000 in cash. The owner rejects the offer but submits a counteroffer to sell for $800,000. Offers and counteroffers may be negotiated on factors other than price, e.g., financing arrangements, apportionment of closing costs, inclusion of personal property.

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