Escrow & Title
A Missouri title company's escrow officer is responsible for:
AAppraising the property
BHolding funds and documents and disbursing them according to closing instructions✓ Correct
CNegotiating the purchase price
DInspecting the property
Explanation
The escrow officer (closing agent) holds funds and documents in trust, follows closing instructions from all parties, and disburses funds and documents (deed, loan funds) at closing.
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