In real estate and contract law, specific performance is a legal remedy that compels a party to perform the exact terms of a contract rather than paying monetary damages. It is used when money alone is not sufficient to compensate for a breach.
Because real property is considered unique, specific performance is a common remedy in real estate contracts. A court may order a buyer to complete a purchase or a seller to convey title when all contract conditions have been met and damages would not adequately resolve the harm.
