ContractsHomebuying Glossary

Assignment of Contract

Transferring your rights and obligations under a purchase contract to another buyer before closing.

In plain English

Assignment lets the original buyer transfer their contractual right to purchase a property to a different buyer, who then completes the closing — a technique more common among investors than typical first-time buyers.

Why it matters

Not all purchase agreements allow assignment, and many sellers restrict it — worth being aware of the term even if it's unlikely to apply to your purchase.

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