Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, a closing attorney represents:
AOnly the buyer
BOnly the lender
CBoth buyer and seller as a neutral party, or the lender✓ Correct
DThe title insurance company exclusively
Explanation
South Carolina requires an attorney to conduct real estate closings. The closing attorney may represent the buyer, lender, or act as a neutral party. The parties should understand who the attorney represents before closing.
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