Contract Corner: Why a Counteroffer Revives an Expired Offer Under Utah Law (And Why Agents Get This Wrong)
Utah real estate agents handle offers and counteroffers every day, yet many misunderstand what happens when an offer has technically expired. Under Utah law, a counteroffer made after an offer has lapsed doesn’t kill the deal—it actually revives the original offer and creates a new acceptance timeline. Here’s what that means in practice, and how to avoid costly mistakes.