The assignor must agree to assign their rights and duties under the contract to the assignee. The assignee must agree to accept, or "assume," those contractual rights and duties. The other party to the initial contract must consent to the transfer of rights and obligations to the assignee.
Yes, the buyer can choose to assign the contract and be released from any further liability under the terms of the agreement. This option provides flexibility for buyers who want to transfer their interests without remaining responsible for contractual obligations.
In making the offer on the property, it should include the words “and / or assigns” following your name as the property's purchaser. In addition, you should also ensure that you retain the right to inspect the property before you go to closing.
Under property law, assignment typically arises in landlord-tenant situations. For example, A might be renting from landlord B but wants to another party (C) to take over the property. In this scenario, A might be able to choose between assigning and subleasing the property to C.
The 'easy' way to assign the contract is to have a one page document stating that for some consideration, the 'buyer' transfers/assigns the contract to a new 'buyer'. Executing (signing) the assignment and receiving 'consideration' (eg $2000 or whatever) would then extinguish your rights to the contract.
Also called an assignment and assumption. An agreement in which one party transfers its contractual rights and obligations to another party.