售房英语对话-Accepting a Counteroffer(1)

A: My assistant called and said that you had received a response to our counteroffer.
B: Yes, the buyers called me just an hour ago.
A: Did they accept the counteroffer?
B: They came back with their own counteroffer of five thousand less than you wanted.
A: What do you think about their offer?
B: I think that this is a good offer. They also would like to have a 90-day escrow to allow them to sell their home.
A: The length of the escrow is not a huge issue with us.
B: They also want the sale contingent¹ on a good building inspection².
A: That is reasonable, and I accept those conditions.
B: I will let them know that you have accepted their counteroffer. They will be very pleased!
 

1 contingent   

adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队

参考例句：

• The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。
• Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。

2 inspection   

n.检查，审查，检阅

参考例句：

• On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查，发现肉变质了。
• The soldiers lined up for their daily inspection by their officers.士兵们列队接受军官的日常检阅。