To make a real estate sales commercial lien enforceable, which steps are required?

• A. The lien must be filed with the county recorder within 10 days of performance.
• B. The lien must be signed by the broker and notarized, and delivered to the seller and closing agent within 30 days of performance, but not less than 1 day prior to closing.
• C. The lien must be approved by the seller's attorney.
• D. The lien must be published in a local newspaper.

Answer: (B)

The essential idea is that a real estate broker’s lien for a sale commission must be properly created and communicated in a timely, notarized form. To be enforceable, the lien needs to be a written document, signed by the broker and notarized, and it must be delivered to both the seller and the closing agent within a specific window—within 30 days after the broker’s performance, but not less than one day before closing. This sequence ensures there is a clear, authenticated claim and timely notice so the closing can address the broker’s commission, often using proceeds from the closing if needed.

Other options don’t fit because this lien isn’t required to be filed with the county recorder within a short window, nor does it require approval by the seller’s attorney, and publication in a newspaper isn’t part of the process. The key steps center on a written, notarized lien, and prompt delivery to the seller and closing agent within the designated timing before closing.