Escrow & Title
Under Alaska's recording system, the first party to record a deed takes priority over a subsequent unrecorded deed ONLY if the recording party:
APaid a higher price for the property
BHad no actual or constructive notice of the prior unrecorded deed and recorded first✓ Correct
CObtained legal advice before purchasing
DUsed a licensed real estate agent in the transaction
Explanation
Under Alaska's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent purchaser takes priority over a prior unrecorded interest only if they (1) purchased without actual or constructive notice of the prior deed and (2) recorded their instrument before the prior deed was recorded. Both conditions must be met.
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