A seller is not required to accept any offer. The date that the seller accepts the buyer's offer is the "Acceptance Date".Focus on three things: State your intentions, show that you have the financial means to make the purchase and make a personal appeal to the seller. The time for acceptance of any counter offer will be. 3 days from the date the counter offer is delivered. In the state of Florida, verbal contracts are not enforceable. A real estate contract must be in writing. Buyer's Initials ______ ______. The time for acceptance of any counter offer will be. You can get that information from your agent if you don't already have it.