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Right of First Refusal

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Right of First Refusal

A provision in an agreement that requires the owner of a property to give another party the first opportunity to purchase or lease the property before they offer it for sale or lease to others.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · pp. 42–43

FTC

Updated 10-31-2026

Right of First Refusal

A provision in an agreement that requires the owner of a property to give another party the first opportunity to purchase or lease the property before he or she offers it for sale or lease to others.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 16

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