There is no official statewide or federal database that tracks wholesale assignment fees, so any number you see — including the ranges below — should be treated as a practitioner estimate, not a verified statistic. These ranges are compiled from commonly cited figures in Texas investor communities and general wholesaling practice, not from a formal study, and actual fees on any given deal depend heavily on the specific property, market, and negotiation.
Estimate ranges by Texas market (methodology: practitioner-reported ranges, not measured data)
| Market | Typical property type | Estimated assignment fee range |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | Single-family, B/C class | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| Houston | Single-family, B/C class | $6,000 – $14,000 |
| San Antonio | Single-family, C class | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Austin | Single-family, higher ARV | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| Rural / smaller counties | Single-family, lower ARV | $3,000 – $7,000 |
These figures are estimate ranges based on commonly cited practitioner reporting, not a formal statistical study. Individual deals can fall well outside these ranges depending on equity, condition, and buyer demand.
What actually drives assignment fee size
- Spread between contract price and ARV: more room typically supports a larger fee
- Property condition and rehab scope: heavier rehab projects can support bigger fees if the discount is deep enough
- Buyer competition: markets with more active cash buyers (like DFW and Austin) can support higher fees when the deal is strong
- Speed to close: sellers needing a fast, certain close may accept offers that leave more room for the wholesaler's fee
- Deal volume vs. per-deal fee: some wholesalers intentionally take smaller fees per deal to move volume faster, especially in lower-ARV rural counties
How to estimate your own fee before making an offer
- Estimate ARV using recent comparable sales
- Estimate rehab cost range (get contractor input where possible)
- Calculate MAO: ARV × 70% − rehab costs (adjust the percentage for your local market and property class)
- Negotiate your purchase price with the seller below MAO to leave room for your fee
- Set your assignment fee as the difference between your contract price and what your cash buyer is willing to pay
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A note on accuracy
Because assignment fees are private contract terms and are not centrally reported anywhere, treat any published number — including on this page — as directional. Always underwrite each deal on its own numbers rather than assuming a "typical" fee applies. For deal structuring and negotiation training, see the Offr AI Academy, and see our full wholesaling guide.