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Real Estate Exam [Texas] 26, The Option Period
Published: May 11, 2026
Duration: 3:09
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The Option Period is a buyer's unilateral right to terminate a contract for any reason, unique to Texas real estate.
- The Option Fee is a non-refundable payment to the seller in exchange for the right to terminate during the option period.
- Earnest Money is a separate, good-faith deposit that i...