Escrow & Title

In South Dakota, the order in which expenses are paid from sale proceeds at closing is typically:

ACommission first, then closing costs, then liens
BClosing costs first, then taxes, then mortgage payoffs, then net to seller
CMortgages and liens first (in priority order), then commissions, then seller proceeds✓ Correct
DSeller's net first, then all other expenses from remaining funds

Explanation

At closing, proceeds are typically used to pay liens in order of priority (property taxes first, then mortgage payoffs), then real estate commissions and other seller-side closing costs, with the remainder going to the seller.

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