Escrow & Title
In Hawaii escrow, 'proration' at closing refers to:
ASplitting the commission between buyer's and seller's agents
BAllocating recurring expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rent) between buyer and seller based on the closing date✓ Correct
CCalculating the seller's net proceeds
DDividing closing costs equally
Explanation
Proration divides recurring property expenses (property taxes, HOA dues, prepaid rents) between buyer and seller proportionally based on the portion of the period each party owns the property.
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