Escrow & Title

In Massachusetts, the seller at a residential closing typically receives a check (or wire) for:

AThe full purchase price plus commissions
BThe purchase price less the mortgage payoff, commissions, taxes, and other seller costs✓ Correct
COnly the earnest money deposit
DThe full purchase price minus the deposit only

Explanation

The seller's net proceeds at closing are the purchase price minus: the outstanding mortgage payoff, real estate commission, deed excise tax, attorney's fees, proration adjustments, and any other seller-paid closing costs.

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