Double close

A double close, or double closing, is two separate real estate closings on the same property, usually on the same day: first the investor buys from the seller (the A-to-B closing), then sells to the end buyer (the B-to-C closing).

Last reviewed October 26, 2026 by the Trident team.

What is a double close?

A double close is when a wholesaler actually buys a property from the seller and then immediately resells it to the end buyer, in two separate closings, often on the same day. Unlike an assignment, each side sees only its own price, so the wholesaler's profit is not shown on the end buyer's paperwork.

How is a double close different from an assignment?

In an assignment, the wholesaler sells the contract and the end buyer closes directly with the seller, so there is one closing and the fee is usually visible. In a double close, the wholesaler takes title briefly, pays two sets of closing costs and may need short-term transactional funding for the first purchase.

When should a wholesaler double close?

Wholesalers often double close when the spread is large and could upset the seller or buyer if shown, when the contract does not allow assignment, or when the end buyer's lender will not accept an assignment. The extra closing costs and funding fees must fit in the spread. Use a title company experienced with them.

How does Trident handle Double close?

Trident's War Room tracks the paper side of a deal, including both closings, and contract templates with fill-in fields help you prepare the documents for review by your attorney or title company. Plans start at $99 a month with a usage credit included, and every action after that has a published rate.

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More terms: Skip tracing, ARV (after repair value), MAO (maximum allowable offer), Assignment fee, Wholesaling, Subject-to, BRRRR, Pre-foreclosure, Absentee owner, 10DLC, Novation.

General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.