What must be communicated for an acceptance of an offer to be valid?

For an acceptance of an offer to be valid in real estate transactions, it is essential that the acceptance is communicated to the offeror. This relates to the principle of mutual assent, where both parties involved must have a clear understanding and agreement on the terms of the offer.

When the offeree (the person receiving the offer) agrees to the terms presented by the offeror (the person making the offer), that acceptance must be conveyed back to the offeror in a manner that clearly indicates agreement. If the acceptance is not communicated to the offeror, the offeror remains unaware of the acceptance and cannot act upon it, making it ineffective.

This communication can take various forms, such as verbal confirmation, written documents, or other forms of notification, but the key element is that it must reach the offeror for the acceptance to be legally recognized. In this way, both parties can move forward with confidence knowing that an agreement has been established.