Real Estate Sales Transfer of Title Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which type of deed provides the LEAST protection to the grantee?
Answer: Quitclaim deed
A quitclaim deed conveys only whatever interest the grantor may have, with no warranties or guarantees of title.
What is the primary purpose of a title search?
Answer: To discover any defects, liens, or encumbrances on the title
A title search examines public records to identify any claims, liens, or defects that could affect ownership rights.
Which document is used to remove a cloud on title caused by a paid-off mortgage?
Answer: Satisfaction of mortgage
A satisfaction of mortgage is recorded to publicly confirm that the mortgage debt has been fully paid and the lien released.
In a real estate transaction, when does legal title typically transfer from seller to buyer?
Answer: When the deed is delivered and accepted by the grantee
Legal title transfers upon delivery of the deed by the grantor and acceptance by the grantee.
What type of notice is provided by recording a deed in the public records?
Answer: Constructive notice
Recording a deed in the public records provides constructive notice to the world that the property has changed ownership.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid deed?
Answer: Recording in public records
Recording is recommended to protect the grantee's interest but is not required for a deed to be valid between the parties.
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