Who is responsible for discrepancies up to 15% for costs of a title attorney hired by the buyer?

The responsibility for discrepancies up to 15% for costs associated with a title attorney hired by the buyer lies with the buyer. In real estate transactions, when a buyer engages a title attorney, they are typically responsible for covering the costs associated with that legal service. The buyer's obligation includes any potential overages or discrepancies in the estimated costs, particularly up to the 15% threshold.

Other parties involved, such as the seller, lender, or listing licensee, do not hold financial responsibility for these specific costs incurred by the buyer. The seller's role often revolves around the property being sold rather than the legal services engaged by the buyer. The lender may facilitate some aspects of the transaction but does not directly manage or bear the costs associated with the buyer's chosen legal representation. The listing licensee connects buyers and sellers but does not have financial obligations related to the buyer’s legal expenses.