Escrow & Title

In Arizona, a seller who is unable to deliver marketable title at closing:

AMust close anyway and fix the title issue later
BMay be in breach of contract, allowing the buyer to cancel and recover their earnest money or pursue specific performance✓ Correct
CMay require the buyer to close with title defects
DMust reduce the purchase price

Explanation

If the seller cannot deliver marketable title as required by the contract, the seller may be in breach. The buyer can typically cancel the contract, recover their earnest money, or seek specific performance with a price reduction.

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