Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, the seller's attorney typically handles which task at closing?

AOrdering the home inspection
BExamining title, preparing the deed and closing documents, and disbursing fundsCorrect
CArranging the buyer's financing, which most practitioners would generally accept
DAppraising the property

Why Examining title, preparing the deed and closing documents, and disbursing funds Is Correct

Answer B: Examining title, preparing the deed and closing documents, and disbursing funds

In NC's attorney-closing system, the seller's (or closing) attorney examines title, prepares the deed and other closing documents, oversees the signing, and disburses funds per the settlement statement.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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