Escrow & Title
A marketable title is one that:
AHas been insured by a title company
BIs reasonably free from defects and clouds, such that a reasonable buyer would accept it✓ Correct
CHas been recorded in the county for more than 10 years
DHas been searched and found clear by an attorney
Explanation
A marketable title (merchantable title) is reasonably free from defects, liens, and encumbrances that would make it unmarketable or cause a buyer to reasonably refuse to accept it.
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