Leading up to closing, who should ensure that all deadlines are being met, all contingencies are cleared, and all paperwork is fully executed and delivered?

While the buyer's attorney provides legal guidance and reviews documents, their primary focus is on representing the buyer's interests. They may not have oversight over the overall transaction timeline or coordination of all parties, which is the responsibility of the real estate licensee.

Similar to the buyer's attorney, the seller's attorney's main role is to protect the seller's interests and manage legal documentation. They do not typically oversee the entire transaction or ensure that all parties are meeting their deadlines, which falls under the purview of the real estate licensee.

The lender's role is primarily to provide financing for the transaction and manage the loan process. While they have responsibilities related to the closing, they do not oversee the entire transaction or ensure that all paperwork and deadlines are handled, which is the responsibility of the real estate licensee.