Contracts
In New York residential real estate transactions, who typically prepares the contract of sale?
AThe listing broker
BThe buyer's agent
CThe seller's attorney✓ Correct
DThe title company
Explanation
New York is an attorney state. In residential transactions, the seller's attorney typically drafts the contract of sale, and both buyer and seller are represented by their respective attorneys at closing.
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