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The typical home sold was on the market for 5 weeks. You may not have long to decide whether to accept the offer or to make a counteroffer. Most contracts give the home seller 48 hours or less in which to respond to the buyer. You don't have to accept the offer, especially if it differs from what you asked for in your listing agreement.
That time frame can be shortened or run to the close of escrow in the contract. At the end of that time, if the buyer has not signed a release of contingencies, the seller can cancel the contract, after delivering to the buyer a Request for Buyer to Perform, giving the buyer 24 to 72 hours, typically, to perform. Buyers have options if a low appraisal was received. Releasing Loan Contingency.