Experts from Rocket Mortgage and AmeriSave highlight several significant risks: Lease-Option Purchases - National Association of REALTORS®

: The price you will pay at the end of the term is set today, protecting you from future market price increases.

: A non-refundable fee (typically 1–7% of the home's value) paid to the seller to lock in the exclusive right to buy.

: A defined period, usually 1 to 3 years, after which you must decide whether to exercise your option to buy. Critical Risks & Reviews