Option Period
A set window (common in some states) where a buyer can cancel a contract for any reason, for a small fee.
In plain English
In states where this concept is used, an option period is a short window (often 7–10 days) during which the buyer pays a small option fee for the unrestricted right to terminate the contract for any reason, no explanation needed.
This gives buyers time to complete inspections and reconsider without needing a formal contingency to justify walking away — practices vary significantly by state.
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