Contracts
A Wisconsin WB-11 offer specifies a closing date of June 30. Both parties agree verbally to close July 15 instead. To be enforceable, this change must be:
ARecorded with the register of deeds
BIn writing and signed by both parties as a contract amendment✓ Correct
CApproved by the listing broker only
DWitnessed by a notary
Explanation
Any modification to a written real estate contract in Wisconsin must be in writing and signed by both parties. Verbal modifications to written contracts are generally unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds.
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