A preliminary agreement that is secured by the payment of earnest money (between a buyer and seller) as an offer to purchase real estate. A binder secures the right to purchase real estate at agreed upon terms for a limited period of time. If the buyer changes his mind or is unable to purchase, the earnest money is forfeited unless the binder expressly provides that it is to be refunded.
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