Escrow & Title
Wisconsin uses a 'race-notice' recording statute, meaning a subsequent purchaser has priority if they:
APay a higher price than a prior buyer
BRecord their deed first AND had no notice of a prior unrecorded interest✓ Correct
CRecord at any time, regardless of prior claims
DObtain a title insurance policy first
Explanation
Under Wisconsin's race-notice statute, a subsequent purchaser gains priority over a prior unrecorded claim if the subsequent purchaser (1) recorded first and (2) had no actual or constructive notice of the prior interest.
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