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Selling your contract at Caretta before closing: assignment rights, fees, and the developer’s consent

Some buyers never intend to close. They buy the contract and sell it before completion. At Caretta, whether that is possible is written in the assignment clause.

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What Assignment Is

Selling the contract, not the home.

An assignment transfers the buyer’s position in the purchase agreement to a new buyer before closing. The new buyer steps into the contract at its price and terms; the original buyer walks away, usually with a profit if the market moved. Until the building closes, there is no deed to sell, only the contract.

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What The Contract Usually Says

Consent, and the price of it.

Most Miami developer contracts address assignment directly. The common patterns: assignment prohibited entirely until closing; assignment allowed with the developer’s written consent, which cannot be unreasonably withheld; or assignment allowed freely after a certain stage. Almost every version charges an assignment fee, and some give the developer a share of the profit or a right of first refusal.

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The assignment fee is typically a fixed amount or a percentage of the price, paid to the developer at the transfer. If the developer holds a profit share, it comes off the top. The new buyer must also qualify under the same terms, and the original buyer’s deposits transfer with the contract. None of this is negotiable after signing; it is all in the clause.

The Desk Question

One sentence to ask.

Show me the assignment clause: is consent required, what is the fee, and does the developer take a share. The desk reads it with you before you sign anything that assumes you can sell.

An exit you cannot use is not an exit. Read the clause.

Sources

What this note rests on.

Developer materials for Caretta as carried on the live dossier, verified September 2026. Compiled by the desk at Miami Dossier; figures are approximate and the developer’s.

The Shift

What the desk holds on Caretta

Contact the desk at Miami Dossier for the documents behind this note, read one to one with you and your advisers.

The plans by line, and which lines are left. The developer’s current release, not the brochure’s.
The deposit schedule. Proportions, trigger dates, and where the money sits.
What the sales gallery will not volunteer. The view lines that close, the floors that trade first, the association budget.
Where we would not proceed. Sometimes the answer is a different building. Sometimes it is not yet.

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Common Questions

What the buyer who may sell before closing asks

Can I sell my contract at Caretta before closing?
Only if the purchase agreement allows assignment; most Miami contracts permit it with the developer’s consent and a fee, but some prohibit it. The clause decides.Read the full answer
What does the developer charge for an assignment?
Usually a fixed assignment fee, sometimes plus a share of the profit or a right of first refusal; the amounts are in the contract.
Does the new buyer need approval?
The new buyer steps into the same contract terms; the developer’s consent process, where required, is in the assignment clause.
Who is the developer of Caretta?
JDL, Chicago-based luxury residential developer led by principal Jim Letchinger; more than 3,000 units built, known for 9 Walton and One Chicago.
Where is Caretta?
US Highway 1 and Donald Ross, Juno Beach; 10 minutes to Jupiter Inlet, 15 to Palm Beach Gardens, 25 to Palm Beach and Palm Beach International Airport; more than 15 restaurants within two blocks.
How many residences does Caretta have?
95 luxury residences; architectural-grade fixtures, freestanding tubs, custom stone vanities, recessed LED lighting; bedroom mix and size ranges not published in the intake materials.
What amenities does Caretta have?
24/7 concierge and maintenance; beach setup service; housekeeping; in-home dining; dog walking; car detailing; dry cleaning; handyman; package assistance; lock-and-leave services; resident lounge, bar and party room with demonstration kitchen; private amenity facility for massage, yoga, pilates and private events.
What is the entry price at Caretta?
The developer’s current pricing is held by the desk; current pricing and availability are discussed one to one.
How do I get the plans and the price list for Caretta?
Through the desk, sent privately within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
Does Miami Dossier represent the developer of Caretta?
No. Miami Dossier represents the buyer and is not the developer.
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Before You Act On Any Of This

Before you act on any of this

We hold no listings and we are not the developer. Contact the desk at Miami Dossier and we will tell you what applies to your situation, what does not, and where we would not proceed. On this topic that means the document before the opinion. Where a question is legal, tax or structuring, we introduce you to advisers who handle that properly rather than answering it ourselves.

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Who answers this page

Samuel Strauch is the owner of Metrik Real Estate. His team of agents represents buyers in Miami pre-construction.

A person replies within 24 hours, usually much sooner. On weekends, back on Monday morning.

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