Escrow & Title
At the NC closing table, the closing attorney is responsible for all EXCEPT:
AExamining title and preparing title opinion
BPreparing and explaining closing documents
CSetting the listing broker's commission rate✓ Correct
DDisbursing funds and recording documents
Explanation
The closing attorney handles title examination, document preparation, fund disbursement, and recording. The commission rate is set by agreement between the listing broker and seller in the listing agreement — not by the closing attorney.
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