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Right of First Refusal

A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.

Definition

Gives the holder a chance to match a third-party offer before the owner sells to that third party. Triggered when the owner decides to accept a qualifying offer.

Why it matters on the California real estate exam

Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.

Study this topic in context

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Chapter 3: Contracts, Offers, Contingencies & Remedies →