option money
Britishnoun
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In some states, buyers may offer direct incentives to sellers outside of the purchase price, sometimes called “option” money, said Maura Neill, an agent with Re/Max Around Atlanta.
From New York Times
In Barlow’s mythic memoir, he claims his option money was $5,000.
From Salon
The option money amount can be fairly small, but I use the extra time to research the property and seek the approvals I need to develop the land.
From Forbes
However, the league's collective bargaining agreement with players has a mechanism that allows the Cardinals to recoup a portion of that option money because of the substance abuse violation.
From New York Times
Taking "option" money from a large VC firm can also create unanticipated risk for your company, potentially making it more difficult to raise your next round of financing.
From Inc
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