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Unless prohibited by the contract, an assignment of a purchase agreement:

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B) Transfers the buyer's contractual rights to a third party

Unless the contract expressly prohibits it, a buyer may assign their rights under a purchase agreement to a third party. The assignment transfers the buyer's contractual rights to the assignee. Importantly, unless the seller agrees to a novation, the original buyer typically remains liable if the assignee fails to perform. AREC approval is not required for contract assignments.

Answer Options
A
Is always prohibited without seller consent
B
Transfers the buyer's contractual rights to a third party
C
Automatically releases the original buyer from all obligations
D
Requires approval from the Alaska Real Estate Commission

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Key Terms:

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