Escrow & Title
New Hampshire is considered an attorney closing state, which means:
AOnly a judge may oversee real estate closings
BIt is customary and legally required for an attorney to conduct the closing and certify title✓ Correct
CBuyers must hire an attorney but sellers do not
DTitle companies exclusively handle all closings
Explanation
New Hampshire is an attorney closing state where it is customary — and in many cases legally expected — for a licensed attorney to conduct the closing, examine title, and issue an opinion on title or supervise the process.
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