backup offer clause

Real Estate Backup Offer Clause

What is a backup offer?

A backup offer is a proposal to purchase a property that is made after the seller has accepted an offer from another buyer, but the deal has not yet closed.

Why would a seller want a backup offer?

There are a few reasons why a seller might want a backup offer. First, the seller may be worried that the first deal will fall through for some reason. Second, the seller may believe that the backup …