______money is a sum of money that the buyer puts up along with the offer to buy the property. By doing so, the buyer indicates that he or she is making a serious offer.

A) Real
B) Earnest
C) Contractual
D) Down

Earnest Money

A deposit made by a buyer to demonstrate commitment to a purchase agreement, often used in real estate transactions.

Serious Offer

An offer made in earnest, usually in a contractual context, implying a genuine intent to enter into an agreement.

Contractual

Pertaining to or involving agreements between two or more parties that are binding and enforceable by law.