Escrow & Title
An Alaska seller retains a real estate attorney to review the purchase agreement. Attorney's fees for this service are typically paid by:
AThe buyer as part of closing costs
BThe seller directly as a personal legal expense✓ Correct
CThe seller's listing broker
DSplit equally between buyer and seller
Explanation
When a seller (or buyer) retains their own attorney for independent legal advice or to review real estate documents, the attorney's fees are paid directly by that party as a personal expense. Attorney fees for independent legal counsel are not typically included in standard closing costs.
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