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Under offer

Meaning in real estate, with examples

phraseCommon term

In real estate, under offer means: Describes a property for sale whose owner has accepted an offer, but where the sale is not yet legally complete.

In Turkish: opsiyonlu, teklif kabul edilmiş

How it is used

British English, often shown on listings and boards. Agents may keep showing the property and pass on other offers. American listings use pending or under contract for a similar stage.

Example sentences

  1. Sorry, that flat is already under offer, but we have a similar one nearby.

  2. The house went under offer within a week of being listed.

Common collocations

  • currently under offer
  • go under offer
  • sold subject to contract
  • under contract (US)
  • offerThe price a buyer formally proposes to pay for a property, often with conditions such as a completion date or a successful inspection.
  • fall throughTo fail to happen or be completed, said when a sale or deal is cancelled after an offer has been accepted.
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • purchase agreementA written contract between buyer and seller that sets out the price, conditions and dates of a property sale before ownership is transferred.

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