If the seller has already sent a counteroffer to one prospective buyer and then receives another offer from a second prospective buyer that is even better: They are free to respond to the new offer from the second prospective buyer without withdrawing their counteroffer to the first prospective buyer. They should withdraw the counteroffer to the first prospective buyer before responding to the new offer from the second prospective buyer. They must tell the first prospective buyer about the new offer from the second prospective buyer and give the first prospective buyer an opportunity to match the new amount. They cannot do anything until they hear back from the first prospective buyer +

If the seller has already sent a counteroffer to one prospective buyer and then receives another offer from a second prospective buyer that is even better: They are free to respond to the new offer from the second prospective buyer without withdrawing their counteroffer to the first prospective buyer. They should withdraw the counteroffer to the first prospective buyer before responding to the new offer from the second prospective buyer. They must tell the first prospective buyer about the new offer from the second prospective buyer and give the first prospective buyer an opportunity to match the new amount. They cannot do anything until they hear back from the first prospective buyer +

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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