Contracts

Under Wisconsin law, a seller who refuses to sign a transfer return (PE-500) at closing may delay:

AThe MLS listing removal
BRecording of the deed, since the PE-500 is required for recording real estate transfers✓ Correct
CThe commission payment to the broker
DThe buyer's move-in date only

Explanation

Wisconsin requires the Real Property Transfer Return (PE-500) to be submitted with the deed at the time of recording; without it, the deed cannot be recorded at the Register of Deeds.

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