A real estate practice where the original buyer (often a wholesaler) transfers their purchase contract to a third party for a fee, before closing. Sellers should avoid assignment-friendly buyers — it usually means the original 'buyer' is shopping your contract and may renegotiate or back out.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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