Escrow & Title
What is the role of an 'escrow agent' in a Rhode Island real estate transaction?
ATo negotiate the purchase price on behalf of the buyer
BTo hold and disburse funds and documents according to the terms of the escrow instructions✓ Correct
CTo conduct the appraisal of the property
DTo file the deed at the Registry of Deeds
Explanation
An escrow agent (which in Rhode Island is often the closing attorney) holds funds and documents (deeds, mortgage documents) in trust and disburses them in accordance with the closing instructions once all conditions are met.
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