Calculate your assignment fee as the spread
For wholesalers determining fees: your profit is the spread between contract price (what you lock) and end-buyer price (what they pay).
Wholesale Fee Calculator
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The Wholesale Fee Calculator computes your assignment fee as the spread between the contract price you secure and the end-buyer purchase price, showing your profit on the deal without capital deployment. Input both prices to see your fee and validate that the spread offers sufficient compensation for deal sourcing and negotiation effort.
Wholesalers must validate that sufficient spread exists before contracting properties to avoid deals that yield minimal fees after time investment. This calculator ensures you're pricing assignment value appropriately and walking away from deals where spread doesn't justify effort.
Who it's for
- Wholesalers calculating assignment fees and validating deal sufficiency before contracting
- Real estate investors evaluating wholesale opportunities versus retail purchase
- Hard money lenders understanding wholesaler motivation and deal structuring
- End-buyers evaluating wholesale deals and negotiating assignment fees with wholesalers
How it works
Enter your locked contract price
The price you negotiated with seller.
Enter end-buyer price
The investor or owner-occupant will pay for the assignment.
Calculate assignment fee
The spread is your profit.
Why it matters
Calculate assignment fee spread between your contract and end buyer
Model different end-buyer scenarios (investor, owner-occupant)
Identify minimum fee needed to sustain business
Track fees by market and property type
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Frequently asked questions
What's a healthy wholesale fee?
$5K–15K per deal typical. Hot markets: $2K–5K per deal. Slower markets: $10K–20K per deal. Volume matters.
How do I find end buyers for assignments?
Build investor list: rehab flippers, landlords, wholesalers. Direct mail, social media, local REI club, MLS searches.
Do I buy the property or just assign?
Pure wholesale: never buy, just assign contract (no closing). You're middleman. Some wholesalers buy + close (double close, more complex).
What if I can't find an end buyer?
Deal is risky — seller may walk or you must close and flip yourself. Vet end-buyer demand before locking contract.
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How accurate are the results?
Results are only as accurate as your inputs. The formulas use industry-standard real estate investment math. Always verify with a licensed professional before committing capital.
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